Greek Timeline

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  • 2100 BCE

    2100 BC The first Greek speaking people arrive in the area now known as Greece

    2100 BC The first Greek speaking people arrive in the area now known as Greece
  • 776 BCE

    776 BC First Olympic Games is held 

    776 BC First Olympic Games is held 
  • 700 BCE

    700 BC The city state of Athens is formed 

    700 BC The city state of Athens is formed 
  • 507 BCE

    507 BC Athens becomes a Democracy 

    507 BC Athens becomes a Democracy 
  • 490 BCE

    490 BC Persia attacks Greece, but is defeated at the Battle of Marathon 

    490 BC Persia attacks Greece, but is defeated at the Battle of Marathon 
  • 447 BCE

    447-438 BC The Parthenon is built 

    447-438 BC The Parthenon is built 
  • 431 BCE

    431-404 BC Athens at war with Sparta. Sparta defeats Athens 

    431-404 BC Athens at war with Sparta. Sparta defeats Athens 
  • 334 BCE

    334-323 BC Alexander the Great (A Macedonian) rules Greece, and defeats Persia, Syria, Egypt and Afghanistan, but dies at the age of 32 

    334-323 BC Alexander the Great (A Macedonian) rules Greece, and defeats Persia, Syria, Egypt and Afghanistan, but dies at the age of 32 
  • 323 BCE

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

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