The primary cause of the Peloponnesian War was a. Internal conflict between Athens and Sparta. The war was largely a result of the growing power and influence of Athens, especially after the Persian Wars, and the resulting tension and rivalry with Sparta and its allies in the Peloponnesian League. While economic disputes and other factors contributed to the conflict, the core issue was the struggle for dominance between these two major city-states.
What caused the Peloponnesian War?
a. Internal conflict between Athens and Sparta
b. Economic disputes among Greek city-states
c. Invasion by a foreign empire
d. Religious differences within Greece
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