Ancient Greece

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  • 776 BCE

    The First Olympic Games

    The First Olympic Games
    The first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. Most of the main events were javelin, discus throw, long jump, wrestling, and many different kinds of footraces.
  • 490 BCE

    The Persian Wars

    The Persian Wars
    The Persian War started in 490 B.C. The war was between the Athenians and the Persians. The Persian king took control of the Greek city-states in Asia Minor and ended in 479 B.C.
  • 470 BCE

    Socrates

    Socrates
    Socrates was born in 470 B.C. He was a Greek philosopher and it is believed that he wrote nothing himself. His style of teaching was by the Socratic Method. He died in 399 B.C.
  • 464 BCE

    Sparta

    Sparta
    The city-state of Sparta was less than 100 mile southwest of Athens. They raised their children to be warriors. They had no interest in developing an individuals of any sport.
  • 431 BCE

    The Peloponnesian War

    The Peloponnesian War
    The Peloponnesian War began in 431 B.C. The war was named for the Peloponnesus Mountains. Sparta won the war and it ended in 404 B.C.
  • 428 BCE

    Plato

    Plato
    Plato was born in 428 B.C. He was a philosopher who searched for truth. He was a student of Socrates and was famous for his dialogues which were conversations Socrates actually had. Plato died in 348 B.C.
  • 400 BCE

    The Socratic Method

    The Socratic Method
    The Socratic Method was a question-asking method used to lead to realization. It says that it is important to never do anything wrong even indirectly.
  • 384 BCE

    Aristotle

    Aristotle
    Aristotle was in 384 B.C. Aristotle was a student of Plato. He was at Play's Academy for at least 20 years. After he left Plato's school he started his own called Lyceum. He said the purpose of life is to exercise ones ability. n the Middle Ages he was known as " the philosopher." Aristotle died in 321 B.C.
  • 356 BCE

    Alexander The Great

    Alexander The Great
    Alexander the Great was born in 356 B.C. He was one of Aristotle's students. He became king when he was 20. Alexander was a fearless fighter with loyal troops and helped his father conquer their enemies which were the Persians.
  • 508

    Athens

    Athens
    Athens was one of the largest Greek city-states and most democratic. We remember it today as the birthplace of democracy. It was founded in 508 B.C.