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776 BCE
1st Olympic games
Some of the sports included wrestling, jumping, javelin and chariot racing. The games were held every 4 years in Olympia, in honor of the god Zeus. -
508 BCE
democracy
Male citizens were given the chance to vote in order to decide how the city-state should be run. -
490 BCE
Greeks defeated Persian invaders
Greeks defeated Persian invaders at the battles of Marathon and Salamis. -
472 BCE
Greek theaters
Greek theaters first became popular in Athens. Greeks found entertainment by visiting theaters to see magicians, jugglers and plays.