127k views
5 votes
What was the main cause of the Peloponnesian War?

a. The Spartans resented Athens' dominance over other city-states.
b. The Peloponnesian people turned out to be even fiercer warriors than the Spartans, so they attacked.
c. Sparta began building a navy and the Athenians responded.
d. The other city-states decided to band together to defeat Sparta and Athens.

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

a.

.................................

User Nikunj Paradva
by
7.9k points
5 votes
A, Sparta feared that Athens would grow in strength and decided to begin wars to limit development.
User Leesha
by
8.7k points