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Greek History

  • 2100 BCE

    The first Greek speaking people arrive in the area now known as Greece

    The first Greek speaking people arrive in the area now known as Greece
  • 776 BCE

    First Olympic Games is held

    First Olympic Games is held
  • 700 BCE

    The city state of Athens is formed

    The city state of Athens is formed
  • 507 BCE

    Athens becomes a Democracy

    Athens becomes a Democracy
  • 490 BCE

    Persia attacks Greece, but is defeated at the Battle of Marathon

    Persia attacks Greece, but is defeated at the Battle of Marathon
  • 438 BCE

    The Parthenon is built

    The Parthenon is built
  • 404 BCE

    Athens at war with Sparta. Sparta defeats Athens

    Athens at war with Sparta. Sparta defeats Athens
  • 323 BCE

    Alexander the Great rules Greece, and defeats Persia, Syria, Egypt and Afghanistan, but dies at the age of 32

    Alexander the Great rules Greece, and defeats Persia, Syria, Egypt and Afghanistan, but dies at the age of 32
  • 323 BCE

    Alexander the Greats Empire is divided into separate kingdoms, ending the Great Age of Greece

    Alexander the Greats Empire is divided into separate kingdoms, ending the Great Age of Greece