Topics 3-6 Timeline

The Archaic Age of Greece (800-490 BCE)

800 BCE

This was the time period that saw the reappearance of persistent contact between Greece and other foreign countries. The Greeks re-establish connection via trade routes with the Phoneticians. Of all the influences that the Phoneticians shared with the Greeks, the alphabet was the most important. Major political innovation by the Greeks (such as the creation of polis) also took place during this time period.

The Creation of the "Olympics"

776 BCE

The Olympics were the most significant of the "Panhellenic" (meaning- all Greece) games. They were named after Olympia, the city in which they were held. These games occurred every four years. The Olympic games we know of today were inspired by the games that were originally held in Greece.

Cleisthenes

508 BCE

Cleisthenes was a tyrant who was appointed by the Athenian assembly. He was the first person to take the step of allowing male citizens to vote in public matters, as well as allowing them (if eligible) to serve in public office.

Herodotus

484 BCE

Herodotus was the founder of history writing in ancient Greece. He wrote an account of the Persian War that was praised by his fellow Greeks. Thus, it was the Greeks who "created" history, in the sense of how the term is currently used. This history did not just state the facts, but told of peoples' motivation behind certain events in history.

The Classical Age of Greece (479-323 BCE)

479 BCE

During the classical age was when the the Greeks displayed the greatest amount of growth when it came to their accomplishments and ideas. New achievements occurred in the fields of culture, art, architecture, theater, science, history, exploration, and philosophy. The Greek polis were also at their peak of power both economically and militarily.

Beginning of One of the Most Exceptional "Intellectual Lineages in History"

469 BCE

This lineage is remarkable in the fact that it consisted of Socrates (469-399 BCE) who was the teacher of Plato (428-347 BCE), who was the teacher of Aristotle (384-322 BCE), who eventually became the tutor of Alexander the Great.

The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE)

431 BCE

This war was between two of the Greek polis- Sparta and Athens. The contrast in the Classical Age was between the power and splendor of these two polis. After the Persian war the people of Greece were overly confident. Athens and Sparta's attempts to expand their control and power is what led to the Peloponnesian War.

Alexander the Great

336 BCE

Alexander became the king after his father Phillip was murdered by his own bodyguard. He was a courageous warrior, and a genius when it came to the military. He won much loyalty from the countrymen of Macedonia, the Greeks, and even the Persians whose empire he conquered. Many people even worshiped him as a god. His Greek subjects respectfully admired him as one of the greatest leaders to exist.

The Persian War (330-479 BCE)

330 BCE

During his reign, Alexander the Great successfully accomplished many undertakings. One of his greatest, was his conquest of the Persian Empire. The Greeks were seen as the "underdog" in this battle, but ended up victorious over the Persians. This is what made the Persian War one of the greatest conflicts in history.

Hellenistic Women Began Exercising Economic Power

100 BCE

The Hellenistic women during this time were able to exercise more economic power, as well as enjoy more legal recognition than women during earlier times in the history of Greece. Some of these women were even able to serve in political office.