Ancient Greece from Minoans to the Rise of Democracy

By anapearlwhite
  • 3000 BCE

    Minoans

    An ancient civilization that flourished on the island of Crete from 3000 BC to 1100 BC
  • Period: 3000 BCE to 488 BCE

    Ancient Greece from Minoans to the Rise of Democracy

  • 1450 BCE

    Mycenaeans

    Minoan's were weakened by the Mycenaean population from the mainland and they were absorbed into the Mycenaean population.
  • 800 BCE

    Oligarchies Replace Monarchies

    Oligarchies replace monarchies as the form of government in most Greek city-states
  • 600 BCE

    Tyrannies Replace Oligarchies

    Tyranny becomes the form of government in many Greek city-states
  • 500 BCE

    Democracy Developed in Athens

    In Athens, democracy gives shard ruling power to all citizens.
  • 500 BCE

    Greek City-states Flourish

    Greek City-States establish colonies and conduct trade in the wider Mediterranean region.
  • 479 BCE

    Greco-Persian Wars

    The Greco-Persian wars end with a Greek victory aided by the alliance of Athens and Sparta