time line of Ancient Greece

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  • 776 BCE

    The first Olympic Games takes place.

    The first Olympic Games takes place.
  • 750 BCE

    Homer composes the Odyssey.

    Homer composes the Odyssey.
  • 550 BCE

    Democracy begins in Athens

    Democracy begins in Athens
  • 490 BCE

    Battle of Marathon - The Greeks defeat Persian invaders

    Battle of Marathon - The Greeks defeat Persian invaders
  • 480 BCE

    Battle of Salamis - The Greeks defeat Persian invaders.

    Battle of Salamis - The Greeks defeat Persian invaders.
  • 450 BCE

    Athens takes control of an empire.

    Athens takes control of an empire.
  • 440 BCE

    Greek plays are performed in Athens.

    Greek plays are performed in Athens.
  • 432 BCE

    Parthenon is finished in Athens.

    Parthenon is finished in Athens.
  • 431 BCE

    War between Athens and Sparta - Sparta defeats Athens in 404 BCE.

    War between Athens and Sparta - Sparta defeats Athens in 404 BCE.
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander the Great conquers all.

    Alexander the Great conquers all.
  • 146 BCE

    Greece is conquered by Rome.

    Greece is conquered by Rome.