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The first olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 BC. They expanded from a one day event of athletics to a five day event.
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In 650 BC, the city-state corinth, was taken over by Kypselos and he made himself ruler. After he died his son, Periander, took over.
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In Athens democracy started in 508 BC. Male citizens were able to vote on how they wanted the city-state to be run.
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In 5000 BC, the classical period started. There was alot of interest in arts, imagination and building.
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In 490 BC the Greeks won a battle against the Persian invaders.
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In 472BC Greek theatres became very popular. The greeks were entertained by going to the theatres and watching magicians, juggelers and plays.
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In 432BC the Parthenon was finished. It was built to house the goddess Athena.
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In 33BC, Phillip II, king of Macedonia, took over Greece.
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In 146BC Greece became a part of Rome.
