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The wars between Spartan and Athens begin that were called the Peloponnesian wars.
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First prize for the best play in Athens was given to the famous play writter Euripides.
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Pythagoras was born and improves Math, science, and philosophy signifagantly.We still today use his methods in geometry.
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During this period the first Greek coins were introduced.
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The Greek trytans come into power,Cypselus is the first Tyrant of Corinth.
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In this time period homer begins to write two of the most famous literary works in Greek literature; Lliad and Odysses.
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In this year the first Olympic games took place during this time. The games take place every four years in honor of the Greek god Zeus.
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Democracy is introduced in Athens by Cleisthenes he is often called "Father of Athenian Democracy".
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The Greek fight the Persians in the Greek/Persians war. The Greeks win and the Persians retreat
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The theater becomes a very popular form of entertainment in Greece after Sophocles started writting plays.
