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800 BCE
Archaic Age of Greece (800 BCE-480 BCE)
During this time, the Greeks re-established contact and trade with Phoenicia and other foreign cultures. Phoenician influence led the Greeks to create a working alphabet, which they used for recording taxes, writing literature, drama, poetry, and much more. Developments in economics, politics, warfare, and culture also occurred during this time period. -
776 BCE
Greek Olympics (776 BCE-393 BCE)
The Olympics were Greek games that were held every four years. Athletes would compete in these games for honor and the wreath of victory that was awarded to the winner. Greek people traveled far distances just to watch them compete. -
585 BCE
Thales of Miletus
Thales was the first scientist known to Greece. He was the first to understand that natural disasters resulted from natural causes and not punishments from the gods. His achievements include the advancements of Greek science and astronomy. -
490 BCE
The Persian War
The Persian War is one of the most famous wars in the history of the ancient world. It was a war between Greek cities and Persian rule. The Greeks were far less powerful than the Persians, but they ended up with the victory after about 20 years of periodical fighting. -
479 BCE
Classical Age of Greece (479 BCE-338 BCE)
The Greek Classical Age was a time of growth for the ideas and accomplishments of the Greeks. Some of these accomplishments include those in humanistic art, literature, politics, and learning. This was also the time when the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta took place. -
460 BCE
Thucydides (460 BCE-404 BCE)
He is considered to be the "father" of written history. His account of the Peloponnesian War is still very famous to this day. His work helped advance Greek's involvement in history. -
384 BCE
Aristotle (384 BCE-322 BCE)
Aristotle was one of the three most famous Greek philosophers to ever exist. He was the inventor of the study of biology, literary criticism, political science, and logical philosophy. Physics, astronomy, mathematics, and drama are just a few of the areas included in his writings. -
338 BCE
Philip II of Macedon Unites Greece
King Philip II built up the Macedonian army to be very powerful, and he used this power to overthrow many Greek cities. He then created a league of cities which united Greece. -
332 BCE
Alexander the Great Becomes King of Greece
Alexander the Great was a Greek king who was well known for his courage, charisma, military genius, and leadership. He assumed the throne after his father, King Philip II, was assassinated. -
323 BCE
Hellenistic Age (323 BCE-31 BCE)
The Hellenistic age began after the death of Alexander the Great. It was the time when Greek civilization reached all the way across the Middle East. This spread of Greek culture greatly influenced the whole region.
