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Mycenaean Greece was established as one of the Bronze Age empires. Various theories have been proposed for the end of this civilization.
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Invasion caused the destruction of the Mycenaean centres. The beginning of the Greek Dark Ages.
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It is derived from the earlier Phoenician alphabet. It is the direct or indirect ancestor of all modern European alphabets.
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Olympic games started at the end of the Greek Dark Ages. The ancient Olympic Games were a series of athletic competitions among representatives of city-states.
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The first democracy developed in Athens. All male citizens had equal political rights, freedom of speech, and the opportunity to participate directly in the political arena.
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Began when Greeks in the Persian-controlled territory rose in the Ionian Revolt. The conflict saw the rise of Athens, and led to its Golden Age.
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The Golden Age of Athens begins with the rule of Pericles. It was buoyed by political hegemony, economic growth, and cultural flourishing.
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The temple to Athena, the Parthenon, is completed in Athens on the Acropolis. It was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
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Alexander had the largest empire in the world history. After his death, the empire became fragmented and began to decline.
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All of Greece became a part of the Roman Empire after Marc Antony was defeated at the Battle of Actium.
