Greek

Homer

750 BCE

Homer was an important contributor to Greek culture. Homer used his writing skills and poems to share many ideas for the Greeks. It is generally assumed that early in the eighth century he was the most impactful. He was memorable since he impacted many Greeks with his poems.

Growth of Trade

750 BCE

Greek expansion overseas was another major development of the Archaic Age. Along with many characteristics that made Greece so successful, their trade was simply impactful. The trade allowed for much more throughout the empire. They were able to make a memorable impact on more people since they were able to succeed in trades.

Greek Drama

525 BCE

In 525 BCE there were the first Greek Dramas that were being established. Just like in our society today, drama plays a huge role in our lives. I think the start of Greek drama in Greek left an impact on other empires. The drama was a way to entertain people that lived among that time period. I think that the creation of Greek Drama left a memorable mark on the Greek people.

Battle of Thermopylae

480 BCE

The Battle of Thermopylae was a war that made sure that the Greeks kept their empire and it ended in 480 BC. This battle was so important because it fueled the Greeks to push the Persians army out of their country. Thermopylae prevented the Persians from conquering all of Greece. The Greeks would never have been as successful and memorable if they would have had the Persians conquer their land.

Socrates

469 BCE

Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher. He is known for creating Socratic irony and the Socratic method. A Socratic Method is a form of a cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals. This method was a new way of communication for the Greeks. This was a new memorable way that would still be used today as a form of communicating. I think that it's crazy to look back and see that little things like the Socratic Method was created in ancient Greece. I use this communication every day

Plato

429 BCE

Plato was known as being one of the greatest figures of Western philosophy. Plato was a father of idealism in philosophy. He was a teacher that influenced many of his students. Plato was an influential philosopher to the Greeks.

Aristotle

338 BCE

Aristotle was another man that helped influence and build greatness in Greece. Aristotle was a student at the same school that Plato created. The one thing that caught my eye about Aristotle was that he was the one that tutored Alexander the Great in 338 BCE. Aristotle allowed Alexander to be the outstanding leader he was by his teaching skills. Since Aristotle was a great tutor, Alexander was able to succeed which led to a memorable Greece.

Alexander the Great Came to Power

336 BCE

Alexander was a leader that impacted many Greeks. One thing that set Alexander the great above of others was his military. Alexander was able to lead his team very well which resulted in a lot of success. Alexander left a mark on Greek culture and Greek's success.

Battle of Issus

333 BCE

The Battle of Issus was between the Hellenic League led by Alexander the Great and the Achaemenid Empire which was led by Darius. The Battle of Issus was a decisive Hellenic victory and Alexander succeeded. Alexander was able to defeat Darius for the first time during his time as a leader. The Battle of Issus was another in for the Greeks and Alexander. He kept proving to Greece that he was the superior leader. The Greeks thought of him as a god. Alexander made all his victories very memorable.

Death of Alexander

323 BCE

Alexander, in general, was an outstanding leader. When Alexander the Great died, he left a legacy behind him. Alexander will always be remembered by the Greeks as one of the best leaders.