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The Founding of Greece 1830 B.C.
Greece was founded over 2,500 years ago in 1830 B.C. Greece grew to develop into small city-states, the two most common are the Athens and Sparta. What the Greeks accomplished in science, government, philosophy, and the arts have influenced our lives in many ways. -
The Olympic Games 776 B.C.
The first Olympic games began in 776 B.C. Events included chariot racing, Javelin throwing, wrestling, long jumping, and running. Winners of the events would receive olive wreaths to wear on their heads. The Olympic Games ended in A.D. 393 by decree of emperor Theodosius. But, the Olympic Games started again in 1896. -
Coins in Greece 600 B.C.
Before 600 B.C. there was no money system in Greece. Instead they used the Barter system, or traded be its worth. Eventually, every city-state had their own unique coins. -
The Golden Age of Greece 500-300 B.C.
The Golden Age of Greece lasted between 500 B.C. to 300 B.C. This age opened new monuments, art, philosophy, architecture, and literature. New things were discovered. It was one seed that helped our civilization grow. -
The Persian Wars 492-449 B.C.
The Persian wars lasted between 492 B.C. and 449 B.C. It was fought between the Persians and the Greeks. Both the Sparta and Athens fought on the Greek side of the Persian war. Though the Sparta and Athens would often fight, they joined together to fight in the Persian war. So in the end, after many years of fighting the Greeks defeated the Persian empire. -
The Peague On the Athens 430 B.C.
There was a plague on the Athens in 430 B.C. During that time they were under the control of the Spartan group. The Athens lost 25% of their population and more than 75,000 people were infected. The plague ended around 404 B.C. -
The Great Theatre of Epidaurus 340 B.C.
The Great Theater of Epidaurus was built in 340 B.C. It was built in a canyon and could hold a capacity of about 14,000 people. The theater was considered the most beautiful theater in Greece. One rule of Greece was that only men could act in plays. There they had many plays, music performances, and dances. Plays form ancient Greece are still used, showed, and preformed today. -
Alexander the Great 336 B.C.
Alexander III , known as Alexander the Great united Greece. He became king of Macedonia in 336 B.C. Alexander expanded the Greek civilization to its greatest size. He also conquered The Persian Empire and was often called the greatest military commander in history never losing a battle. -
Battle of Corinth
Greece fought the Romans in 146 B.C. The battle was called the Battle of Corinth. It was fought between The Roman Republic and the Greece city -state of Corinth. In the end Rome won and our beloved Greece was gone. -
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