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431
431 BC War
The wars between Spartan and Athens begin that were called the Peloponnesian wars. -
440
440 BC First Play award was given
First prize for the best play in Athens was given to the famous play writter Euripides. -
570
570 BC- Pythagoras was born
Pythagoras was born and improves Math, science, and philosophy signifagantly.We still today use his methods in geometry. -
Jan 13, 600
600 BC
During this period the first Greek coins were introduced. -
Dec 31, 650
650 BC
The Greek trytans come into power,Cypselus is the first Tyrant of Corinth. -
Jan 4, 750
750 BC- Homer begins to write
In this time period homer begins to write two of the most famous literary works in Greek literature; Lliad and Odysses. -
Jan 1, 776
776 BC- Olympic Games
In this year the first Olympic games took place during this time. The games take place every four years in honor of the Greek god Zeus. -
508 BC-Democracy
Democracy is introduced in Athens by Cleisthenes he is often called "Father of Athenian Democracy". -
490 BC- War
The Greek fight the Persians in the Greek/Persians war. The Greeks win and the Persians retreat -
468 BC- Theater entertainment
The theater becomes a very popular form of entertainment in Greece after Sophocles started writting plays.
