Ancient Greece

First Greek Olympics

776 BCE

The First Greek Olympic was held in honor to Zeus.
These games were held in Olympia.

Messenian War.

757 BCE

This is a war between Sparta and Messenia that took many years.

Draconian Laws

621 BCE

A lawyer named Draco introduces new laws that are punishable by death.

The First Greek Coins

600 BCE

In 600 BC the first Greek coins were introduced.

Greek/Persian Wars

490 BCE

In this war the Greeks won.
And the Persians retreated.

The Golden Age

Period: 479 BCE to 404 BCE

A certain period where many cultural achievements and Inventions have been made and achieved.

Aristotle Begins to Tutor.

342 BCE

Aristotle is a philosopher that studies math and science and he begins to tutor people. He makes a group up called Lyceum

Alexander Becomes King

336 BCE

After Alexander's Father was assassinated Alexander became King Alexander.

Alexander Gains Land

332 BCE

Alexander goes on his quest and conquers Persia.

Rome Conquers Greece

146 BCE

Here Rome conquers Greece to make Rome expand. This was important for Rome because this was one of many Rivals.