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Important Events of Ancient Greece

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  • Thebes defeats Sparta; wars between the city-states are eroding Greek society (371 BCE) *Why is this important
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    Thebes defeats Sparta; wars between the city-states are eroding Greek society (371 BCE) *Why is this important

    This occured in Boeotia.The Thebans led the Boeotians in war and fought against the Spartans in this war. This is important because it ruined the hoplite phalanx and established Theban power in Greece.
  • Sparta defeats Athens; the Peloponnesian War ends (404 BCE)
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    Sparta defeats Athens; the Peloponnesian War ends (404 BCE)

    This war took place in Athens and Sparta. This was a war between the Athenian empire and Peloponnesians lead by the Spartans. This is important because Athens forced the war with Sparta. This war also ended Athens welth and power.
  • The construction of the Parthenon is completed in Athens (447 BCE)
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    The construction of the Parthenon is completed in Athens (447 BCE)

    The Parthanon was located in Athens, Greece. It was built by Phidias, Ictinus, and Callicrates. This building is important because there was a shrine found inside the Parthenon dedicated to Athena. It was used as a way to get closer to her.
  • Pericles rules in Athens (460-429 BCE)
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    Pericles rules in Athens (460-429 BCE)

    Pericles had a huge influence on Athens. He was known for developing democracy in Athens. He is also known for forcing the construction of the Parthenon. He is important because he changed Athens governance and had the idea to build what became a shrine to Athena.
  • Jan 1, 621

    Athens develops a written code of laws (621 BCE)

  • Jan 1, 650

    Tyrants rule some Greek city-states as a result of the poorer classes' discontent with the ruling class. (In a tyranny, the power of the ruler is not limited by the people or by the law).

  • The first Olympic Games take place
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    The first Olympic Games take place

    The first Olympic Games took place in Olympia. Any free male citizen could compete in the first Olympic Games no matter what social status he held. This is important because it led to an annual competition held every 4 years.
  • The Persian Empire is defeated by Greek city-states; the Persian wars end (479 BCE)

    The Persian Empire is defeated by Greek city-states; the Persian wars end (479 BCE)

    This was a war between the Greek city-states (Athens, Sparta, Thebes, etc), and the Persian Empire. The war took place in a number of places such as Greece, Thrace, Aegean Islands, etc. This war is important because the victories prevented a Persian ivasion of Greece.
  • The Persians are defeated by Greeks in the Battle of Marathon (490 BCE)

    The Persians are defeated by Greeks in the Battle of Marathon (490 BCE)

    This event took place in Marathon, Greece. The Athens and Plataea fought the Persian Empire. This event is important because, the Athenians and Plataeans had to fight the attack of the Persian Army. The Persian Army was the largest army that Greece had ever seen.

  • Most Greek city-states were monarchies (Prior to 8th century BCE)

    This is important in modern time because now there are many countires that are monarchies. If Greek cities hadn't had been ruled by monarchies, modern cities wouldn't be ruled by monarchies, and government wouldn't be where it is today.
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    Solon becomes sole ruler in Athens and makes reforms to government. The poorer classes are included in making government decisions through an elected council, and many people are freed from slavery due to debts. (584 to 559 BCE)