Full Greek Timeline

Question 1

What year was the Peloponnesian League created?

Answer 1

550

The Peloponnesian League was an alliance of city-states in the Peloponnesus.

Question 2

In what year did the Peloponnesian League reach its greatest extent?

Answer 2

503

This marked a peak in the League’s influence and territory.

Question 3

What significant event began in 499?

Answer 3

Ionian revolt

This was a major uprising against Persian rule by the Greek cities of Ionia.

Question 4

What expedition took place in 492?

Answer 4

Mardonius’ Expedition

This was a Persian military campaign aimed at subduing the Greek city-states.

Question 5

What demand was made in 491?

Answer 5

Demand for Medising

This was a request for Greek city-states to submit to Persian authority.

Question 6

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon in 490?

Answer 6

Athenian victory

This battle was a significant turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars.

Question 7

Who died in 486?

Answer 7

Darius

Darius I was the king of Persia and a key figure in the Persian Wars.

Question 8

Who was born in 484?

Answer 8

Herodotus

Known as the ‘Father of History’, he authored ‘The Histories’.

Question 9

What alliance was formed in 481?

Answer 9

Hellenic League

This alliance united various Greek city-states against the Persian threat.

Question 10

What major battles occurred in 480?

Answer 10

Battle of Thermopylae, Battle of Artemisium, Battle of Salamis

These battles were critical in the conflict against Persia.

Question 11

What was significant about the year 479?

Answer 11

Multiple battles and the Serpent Column

Key battles included Plataea and Mycale, and the Serpent Column commemorated the victory.

Question 12

What construction project began in 478?

Answer 12

Rebuilding the walls of Athens

This was part of the efforts to strengthen Athens after Persian invasions.

Question 13

What revolt occurred in 472?

Answer 13

Revolt of Carystos

A revolt by the city of Carystos against Athenian dominance.

Question 14

What was the outcome of the Battle of Eurymedon in 469/66?

Answer 14

Athenian victory

This battle was significant in asserting Athenian naval power.

Question 15

Who died in 465?

Answer 15

Xerxes

Xerxes I was the Persian king known for his invasion of Greece.

Question 16

What revolt occurred in 465?

Answer 16

Helot Revolt

A significant uprising by the Helots against Spartan control.

Question 17

What happened to Kimon in 461?

Answer 17

Kimon is ostracised

This was a political maneuver reflecting the tensions in Athenian democracy.

Question 18

What were Ephialtes’ Reforms?

Answer 18

Late 460s

These reforms aimed to reduce the power of the aristocracy in Athens.

Question 19

What significant construction occurred in 458?

Answer 19

Long Walls constructed

This fortified connection between Athens and its port, Piraeus.

Question 20

What was the outcome of the Battle of Tanagra in 457?

Answer 20

Spartan victory

This battle was part of the larger conflict between Athens and Sparta.

Question 21

What decree was issued in 446/5?

Answer 21

Chalcis Decree

This decree was related to the political affairs of Euboea.

Question 22

What peace treaty was signed in 446/5?

Answer 22

Thirty Years’ Peace

This treaty aimed to halt hostilities between Athens and Sparta.

Question 23

What major revolt occurred in 440?

Answer 23

Samos Revolt

This was a significant uprising against Athenian rule by the island of Samos.

Question 24

What complaint was lodged in 432 regarding Epidamnus?

Answer 24

Epidamnus Corcyraean Complaint

This complaint involved disputes between Corcyra and Corinth.

Question 25

What significant war began in 431?

Answer 25

Outbreak of the Peloponnesian War ## Footnote This was a protracted conflict between Athens and Sparta.

Question 26

In what year did Pericles die?

Answer 26

429 ## Footnote His death marked a turning point in Athenian politics during the war.

Question 27

What catastrophic event occurred in 426?

Answer 27

Earthquake and Tsunami ## Footnote This natural disaster had significant impacts on the war effort.

Question 28

What was the Peace of Nicias?

Answer 28

Signed in 421 between Athens and Sparta ## Footnote This treaty aimed to establish a temporary truce during the war.

Question 29

What was the outcome of the Battle of Mantinea in 418?

Answer 29

Spartans defeat Athenians ## Footnote This battle was a significant Spartan victory in the ongoing conflict.

Question 30

What was the outcome of the Sicilian Expedition from 415-413?

Answer 30

Huge defeat for Athens ## Footnote This campaign significantly weakened Athenian power.

Question 31

What happened to Alcibiades in 415?

Answer 31

He was banished for the destruction of the hermai ## Footnote This event affected Athenian politics and military strategy.

Question 32

What strategic move did Sparta make in 414?

Answer 32

Sparta builds forts at Decelea ## Footnote This fortified position helped Sparta in its campaign against Athens.

Question 33

What happened to the Athenian 400 oligarchy in 411?

Answer 33

It was replaced by an oligarchy of 5000 ## Footnote This change reflected a shift in political power in Athens.

Question 34

What significant battle occurred in 405?

Answer 34

Battle of Aegospotami ## Footnote This battle resulted in the Spartan fleet defeating the Athenian fleet, ending the war.