City states are ruled by a basileus (king)
Rome gradually conquers the Hellenistic kingdoms, ending with Egypt ñin 30 BC
Some people emigrate and stablish Greek colonies
Alexander the Great conquers Greece and the Middle East
After Alexander dies, his empire is divided into the Hellenistic kingdoms
The spreading of Greek culture and its fusion with Oriental culture is known as Hellenism
Peloponnesian War
Persian Wars
Athens and Sparta are the most powerful cities
Pericles is the most important leader of Athens. He builds the Parthenon
