European History Dates

By Alex Keown
  • 509 BCE

    The Roman Republic

    In the Roman Republic, laws were created by elected representatives. Roman armies were very powerful and they conquered many people and lands.
  • 356 BCE

    Alexander the Great is born

    Alexander the Great is born
    Alexander the Great is the son of King Philip of Macedonia. Alexander set out to conquer the world and brought Greek ideas and culture to the lands he conquered.
  • 241 BCE

    Greek Empire

    Greek Empire
    The Greek Empire was centered around the Mediterranean.
    It was made up of several city states, the most famous being Athens and Sparta.
  • 37 BCE

    Roman Empire

    Roman Empire
    The Roman civil wars ended with Octavian becoming head of the roman empires. He was Julius Caesar's nephew. His reign began 200 years of peace and growth called Pax Rominia.
  • Sep 8, 1095

    The Crusades Begin

    The Crusades Begin
    They were holy wars between Christians and Muslims. Christian crusaders fought to take Jerusalem from the Muslims.