1. Mycenaean Civilization (1600-1100 BCE)
- Development of Linear B script, used for administrative purposes.
2. Dark Ages (1100-800 BCE)
- Decline of Mycenaean civilization, loss of literacy.
3. Homeric Poems (8th century BCE)
- Oral composition of the Iliad and the Odyssey, attributed to Homer.
4. Greek Alphabet (8th century BCE)
- Adaptation of the Phoenician alphabet, leading to the development of the Greek alphabet.
5. Rise of City-States (8th-6th century BCE)
- Development of independent city-states throughout Greece.
6. Written Literature (7th century BCE)
- Hesiod's works, including Theogony and Works and Days.
7. Athenian Democracy (6th century BCE)
- Establishment of democracy in Athens, leading to increased literacy and cultural growth.
8. Classical Period (5th-4th century BCE)
- Flourishing of Greek literature, including works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, and Plato.
9. Hellenistic Period (4th-2nd century BCE)
- Spread of Greek culture and literature throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East.