Question

Which of the following were the causes of the Peloponnesian War? Select all that apply.

A.
Athens was afraid of Sparta's alliance because they did not have one.

B.
Sparta did not trust the Athenian democratic government.

C.
Athens banned trade with a member of the Peloponnesian League.

D.
Sparta led forces that surrounded Athens.

E.
Sparta refused Athens' invitation to join the Delian League.

Answer 1

The correct answers are B) Sparta did not trust the Athenian democratic government. C) Athens banned trade with a member of the Peloponnese League. E) Sparta refused Athen’s invitation to join the Delian League.

The following were causes for the Peloponnese War: Sparta did not trust the Athenean democratic government. C) Athens banned trade with a member of the Peloponnese League. E) Sparta refused Athen’s invitation to join the Delian League.

There were many reasons that caused the Peloponnesian War. Among others, Sparta feared so much the growing powers of Athens and its influence on other territories. Another cause was Athens decision to ley besiege Thrace, an Sparta’s ally. Another reason was that Athens banned trade with Megara, that was a member of the Peloponnese League and ally of Sparta.