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