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212
BCE All free men living in the Roman Empire are declared citizens
This was an important time in history because before you were classified as a citizen (born and raised in Rome) or someone of foreign descent where you would get very little respect. All men were given a basic set of human rights and became classified as a citizen of Rome -
270
BCE Romans control all of Italy
Romans posess all of Italy and take complete control of it. All of the Roman Empire was involved including soldiers, the polis and the government and it was important because in their minds owning a country was a step in the right direction -
300
BCE Euclid studies and writes about mathematics and geometry
Euclid was known as the Father of Geometry, and created the Elements which we use today. He was influenced by geometry and mathematicians before him. -
460
BCE Pericules ruled in Athens
Pericles was influenced by arts and literature and demanded that the city was always spotless and beautiful. This was important because he made sure Greece was the country known for it's artwork and literature. The years in which he ruled is called the Age of Pircules. -
505
BCE Cleisthenes establishes the first democratic constitution
Cleisthenes returned from exile to Athens he now had to fulfill his promises to the government and abouve all the Athenians especially the commoners. He decided to create and form an assembly of Athenian free men with each man allowed to vote. This type of government is called a demorcary and is used in places such as Europe and North America. -
Jan 1, 621
BCE Athens develops a written code of laws
In 621 BCE Athens develops a written code of laws. The laws cover a range of rules such as: Family Laws, Public Laws, Tort Laws, Procedural Laws, etc. These laws were the first of it's kind and gave all people of Athens basic human rights. -
Jan 1, 650
BCE Tyrants rule city states in Greece
A tyrant was a cruel and oppressive ruler, and in ancient greece this ruler forced his power or unconstitutionally inherited this power. The didn't care much for the people, and put their priorities before others. They were unjust and cruel to their people. -
Jan 1, 700
BCE The Polis becomes the centre of greek life
The government heavily supported and depended on Polis. There was a high population of citizens, and most of the work and training takes place in the Polis. -
Jan 1, 700
BCE Before 8th century Most city-states in Greece were monarchies
Most monarchies before the year 700 BCE ruled in Greece. A monarchy is ruled by a King, Queen or Emporer. An example of a city state that was ruled by a monarchy is the city-state of Corinth. -
Jan 1, 700
BCE 8th century to 650 Most city-states in Greece became Oligarchies
From 700 bce to 650 Most city-states in Greece were ruled by an Oligarchy. An Oligarchy is a type of government that is ruled by a small group of people. An example of a city-state in Ancient Greece whose government was an oligarchy was the city-state named Sparta. -
Jan 1, 776
BCE The first Olympic Games take place.
The first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece to honour the god Zeus. Only free men from any city or state from Greece who spoke Greek, were allowed to compete. The Games became quite an important tool if city states were fighting. -
BCE DOB of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is the figure of Christianity and a symbolic prophet in many religions. Christianity was quickly spread through Rome and became one of the main set religions. -
BCE Marc Antony and Cleopatra commit suicide, leaving Octavian the strongest ruler.
Marc Antony commited suiced because his soldiers turned on him in a deadly battle. He was fighting against his nemesis Octavian who was Julius Caesar's nephew. Cleopatra was said to commit suicide due to her lover Antony's death. Octavian won the battle and replaced Marc Antony -
BCE Julius Caesar is assassinated
Julius Caesar was about to be ruled dictator of Rome, but was assassinated by a group of men led by his best friend Brutus. Caesar is said to be one of the most memorable dictators in the history of the world for his dedication to his country and his violent nature. -
BCE Roman Colasseum was built
The Roman Colasseum is the largest building built by the roman empire. It is in the centre of Rome, Italy and is considered to be the greatest when it comes to Roman architecture. -
BCE The persians are defeated by Greeks in the Battle of Marathon
This battle took place in Athens, Greece and was fought between Athenians and Persian forces. The Battle of Marathon is seen as a pivitol moment in Greek history because it marked a rise in Greek civilizatioon. -
BCE The blind poet Homer writes the Illiad and the Odyssey
What mainly influenced Homer to write poems was story-telling. Also, half of his teachings were speeches, and was known in Greece as the "The Teacher of Greece". -
BCE Plato opens an academy of learning in Athens
This academy taught you higher learning, research skills and honorary members joined in. He is a philosipher so most of his influence and knowledge came from there. The purpose of this academy was for people to gain knowledge. -
BCE Gauls attack Rome
An army of gauls attack Rome. Gaus are people who lived in the areas which are now called France, Switzerland, Belgium and Northern Italy. They attacked the city and a war broke out. Romans furious with seeing their city being destroyed offerd a salvation. They decided to pay one thousand pounds in pure gold. But, they refused the gold and war broke out again. The Romans won, took their city back and were proud to say that they saved their city.
