Question
Athens and Sparta were two great city-states in ancient Greece, and they were often in conflict. What was the cause of the Peloponnesian War in the 5th century BC?
A.
Athens blocked Spartan trading routes.
B.
Sparta attacked Mediterranean allies of Athens.
C.
Sparta feared the growth and the power of Athens.
D.
Athens kidnapped a high-ranking Spartan official.
A.
Athens blocked Spartan trading routes.
B.
Sparta attacked Mediterranean allies of Athens.
C.
Sparta feared the growth and the power of Athens.
D.
Athens kidnapped a high-ranking Spartan official.
Answers
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The correct answer is **C. Sparta feared the growth and the power of Athens.** The Peloponnesian War was primarily caused by the tension and rivalry between the two city-states, particularly as Athens grew in power and influence after the Persian Wars, leading Sparta to perceive it as a threat.