Greece

Greek History Timeline

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  • 2100 BCE

    The first Greek-speaking people arrive

    The first Greek-speaking people arrive in the area now known as Greece 
  • 776 BCE

    First Olympic Games is held 

    The first Olympic Games is held 
  • 700 BCE

    The city state of Athens is formed 

    The city state of Athens is formed 
  • 507 BCE

    Athens becomes a Democracy 

    Athens becomes a Democracy 
  • 490 BCE

    Persia attacks Greece

    Persia attacks Greece but is defeated at the Battle of Marathon
  • Period: 447 BCE to 438 BCE

    The Parthenon is built 

    The Parthenon is built 
  • Period: 431 BCE to 404 BCE

    Athens goes to war with Sparta

    Athens at war with Sparta. Sparta defeats Athens 
  • Period: 334 BCE to 323 BCE

    Alexander the Great rules Greece

    Alexander the Great (A Macedonian) rules Greece and defeats Persia, Syria, Egypt, and Afghanistan, but dies at the age of 32 
  • 323 BCE

    Alexander the Greats Empire is divided

    Alexander the Greats Empire is divided into separate kingdoms, ending the Great Age of Greece