When did the Proto-Greeks arrive in Greece?
The Proto-Greeks arrived at the area now called Greece between 2200 and 1900 BC. This migration occurred at the end of the 3rd millennium BC.
Questions about Greeks
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who led the campaign to invade the Achaemenid Empire after Philip was assassinated in 336 BC?
Alexander the Great successfully led the campaign to invade the Achaemenid Empire after his father Philip was assassinated in 336 BC. His victories included battles at Granicus, Issus, and Gaugamela.
What happened to Greek identity during the Middle Ages before the 11th century?
From the early centuries of the Common Era until the 11th century, Greeks self-identified as Romans or Rhōmaîoi. The name Hellenes denoted pagans during this period but was revived as an ethnonym in the 11th century.
How many Greeks live outside Greece and Cyprus today according to SAE estimates?
Estimates provided by the SAE and World Council of Hellenes Abroad put the figure at around seven million worldwide. Census figures show around three million Greeks living outside Greece and Cyprus where data is available.
When did the Hellenic Parliament make Dimotiki the official language of Greece?
The Hellenic Parliament voted to make the spoken Dimotiki the official language in 1976. This decision made Katharevousa obsolete.