What effect did the conflict between Athens and Sparta have on ancient Greek civilization?

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It made the Greeks vulnerable to conquest by Troy.
It made the Greeks vulnerable to conquest by Troy.

It strengthened democratic rule within Athens and other city-states.
It strengthened democratic rule within Athens and other city-states.

It led to a tenuous alliance between some Greeks and ancient Rome.
It led to a tenuous alliance between some Greeks and ancient Rome.

It caused further fractures among the Greek city-states.
It caused further fractures among the Greek city-states.

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The best response is:

It caused further fractures among the Greek city-states.

The conflict between Athens and Sparta, particularly through the Peloponnesian War, led to significant divisions and rivalries among the various city-states of Greece, weakening their overall unity and making them more vulnerable to external threats.