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Greece is conquered by Rome 146 BCE
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Democracy begins in Athens 550 BCE
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Battle of Marathon - The Greeks defeat Persian invaders 490 BCE
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Athens takes control of an empire 450 BCE
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Battle of Salamis - The Greeks defeat Persian invaders 480 BCE
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Athens takes control of an empire 450 BCE
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Greek plays are performed in Athens 440bc
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War between Athens and Sparta - Sparta defeats Athens
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Parthenon is finished in Athens 432 bce
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Homer composes the Odyssey 750 bce
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the first Olympic Games take place 776bce