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.
Sparta feared the growth and the power of Athens.
B.
Athens blocked Spartan trading routes.
C.
Sparta attacked Mediterranean allies of Athens.
D.
Athens kidnapped a high-ranking Spartan official.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

In reality all of these things happened but the turning point was the power that Athens was gaining