History of Ancient Greece 3000 B.C-488 B.C

By kwarren1325
  • Minoan Artifacts Found
    3000 BCE

    Minoan Artifacts Found

    Archaeologists discover artifacts such as shrines, sanctuaries, and tombs found on the island of Crete.
  • Period: 3000 BCE to 1100 BCE

    First Greek Writing System

    Mesopotamia cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs are introduced to Minoan culture.
  • Minoans Arrive
    2000 BCE

    Minoans Arrive

    It is said that during this time the Minoans first reached the Greek mainland bringing culture and trade to Greece.
  • Mycenae Emerges
    2000 BCE

    Mycenae Emerges

    The Mycenaeans settle in mainland Greece using the Minoans culture and influence on how the mainland of Greece is developed.
  • A New Discovery
    1500 BCE

    A New Discovery

    Waterproof plaster was developed changing the way ships, walls, houses, and trading posts were built.
  • Mycenae Conquers the Minoans
    1450 BCE

    Mycenae Conquers the Minoans

    It wasn't until the invasion of Crete that the Mycenaeans took over the Minoans along with their culture, treasure, language, religion, and architecture that would be the foundation of Greek civilization.
  • The Collapse of the Mycenaean Civilization
    1200 BCE

    The Collapse of the Mycenaean Civilization

    After the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization, Greece was in a state of peace and cultural decline for four centuries. Trade halted, no written records were kept, and the economy disappeared.
  • The First Navy
    800 BCE

    The First Navy

    It was during this time that Greece developed it's first navy. They used Phoenicians classic ship design as the basis for their design. The Greek navy would come to be the most powerful navy in the world due to the solid make up of their ships.
  • Olympic Games Begin
    776 BCE

    Olympic Games Begin

    Greek city-states compete in sporting events such as wrestling, running and chariot races to honor the god, Zeus. The victors receive laurel leaves and sometimes Greek vases. Winners would return home as heroes.
  • Homer the Storyteller
    750 BCE

    Homer the Storyteller

    The poet, Homer, composes the poems the Illiad and the Odyssey. These are poems that tell the tale about the Trojan War.
  • Greek Alphabet
    740 BCE

    Greek Alphabet

    The Greek alphabet is developed based on the adaptation of the Phoenician alphabet.
  • Greek Money System
    600 BCE

    Greek Money System

    Greek coins are introduced to help trade and commerce.
  • Period: 594 BCE to 507 BCE

    Foundation for Democracy

    During this time period democracy is on the horizon with the help of Solon, but first a democratic constitution is constructed and the development of a vote by the people is discussed.
  • Greek Pottery
    525 BCE

    Greek Pottery

    Red and Black Figure pottery displays Ancient Greek daily life such as farming, war, Olympics, trade, and government.
  • Period: 500 BCE to 300 BCE

    The Golden Age of Greece

    The reconstruction of Athens is in full swing with marvels such as the Parthenon, philosophy, drama, music, pottery, sculpture, and economy.
  • Persian War
    490 BCE

    Persian War

    The Persian War sees Greece versus Persia in a war that will last for 11 years.
  • Democracy
    454 BCE

    Democracy

    Democracy is developed in Ancient Greece. This decision making strategy is only for men that are citizens of Greece.