Events, People, and Ideas of Ancient Greece

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  • (800-700 BCE) The blind poet Homer writes the Illiad and the Odyssey.

    (800-700 BCE) The blind poet Homer writes the Illiad and the Odyssey.

    The blind poet Homers influence for the writing of his books was the life around him, and a little bit of his imagination. In his books he talks alot about the early human society, and how not very many things have changed. It is interesting that he thinks that if he has not been able to see anything. That is how he claims to "see" the world.
  • (776 BCE) The first Olympic Games take place.

    (776 BCE) The first Olympic Games take place.

    The first Olympic Games took place in Olympia. The ancient Olympic Games were in honour of the father of all the Greek gods and goddesses, Zeus. It was also a religious festival.
  • (400s BCE) Hippocrates practices and studies medicine.

    (400s BCE) Hippocrates practices and studies medicine.

    Hippocrates influence was that he believed that diseases were caused by some type of natural action instead of being caused by the spirits or gods. He wanted to tell everyone, who was willing to listen. It is important, because he was given credit for healing many people.
  • (C. 380 BCE) Plato opens an academy of learning in Athens.

    (C. 380 BCE) Plato opens an academy of learning in Athens.

    Platos idea took place in a property outside of Athens. It was important, because Plato would get together with other people to teach, learn, and debate about philosophy and other forms of higher learning.
  • (507 BCE) A democratic constitution sets rules for governance in Athens.

    (507 BCE) A democratic constitution sets rules for governance in Athens.

    A democratic constitution sets rules for governance occured in Ancient Athens. The democratic government was involved. This is important, because people could vote for legislation and bills, instead of through an elected representative.
  • (367 BCE) At age 17 Aristotle becomes a student of Plato at the academy; he later teaches Alexander the Great.

    (367 BCE) At age 17 Aristotle becomes a student of Plato at the academy; he later teaches Alexander the Great.

    Aristotles influence was wanting a proper education. This is important, because he did alot of Mathematics and he was extreemily smart.
  • (331 BCE) Alexander the Great if Macedonia defeats the Persian Empire and spreads Greek culture throughout the region.

    (331 BCE) Alexander the Great if Macedonia defeats the Persian Empire and spreads Greek culture throughout the region.

    Alexander was called 'the great' for both deplomatic skills and his military genius. He is important, because after his father died he became king, making him in charge of all his people.