Asked by berlanda

Which statement best describes Athens’s military?

Both men and women served in the military.
Though they served, women did not lead.
Athens had a large and capable navy.
Athens had a large and capable army.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Athens had a large and capable navy.

Explanation: Classical Athens built and relied on a powerful fleet (triremes), dominated the sea through the Delian League, and won key naval victories (e.g., Salamis). Their army was respectable but not as dominant as Sparta’s.