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Ancient Greece

By jhulsker
  • 3000 BCE

    Beginning of the Minoans

    Beginning of the Minoans
    Beginning of Minoan Civilization. Minoans lived on the Island of Crete. They were protected by the sea, allowing them to live a peaceful and artful lifestyle.
  • 1450 BCE

    Creation of Writing

    Creation of Writing
    After the Mycenaeans took over Greece, trade routes spanned across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. A system of writing, Linear B, was created to help keep track of traded goods.
  • 1300 BCE

    Thera Erupts

    Thera Erupts
    A volcanic eruption at Thera destroys the Minoan kingdom. This leads to the Mycenaeans taking over Crete. Trade increases and City States begin to be built.
  • 1100 BCE

    Greek Dark Ages

    Greek Dark Ages
    The Mycenaeans are successful for a while. Grain shortages and wars weaken the Greeks and lead to invasions from the Dorians.
  • 1000 BCE

    Beginning of the Polis

    Beginning of the Polis
    A new wave of Greek Civilization begins. Poleis, or city states, are strengthened and built larger to hold more people. Poleis generally always had an Agora (market) and Acropolis (holy site). The building of Poleis also lead to the creation of Democracy.
  • 500 BCE

    Democracy is Reformed

    Democracy is Reformed
    Cleisthenes, known as the Father of Democracy, was a tyrant who took power in Athens. During his time in power, he refined the laws of Democracy. In this form of democracy, land owning men were considered citizens capable of voting. An Assembly was created to make laws, and a Council was created for citizen to propose laws.