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

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Answer:

Correct answer is C.  Sparta feared the growth and the power of Athens.

Explanation:

Option A is not correct as this never happened, therefore this is not correct.

Option B is not correct as Sparta wasn't trading force, so in that sense they couldn't interfere in that area.

C is correct as the power of Delian league was a growing danger for Sparta's Peloponnesian league.

D is also not correct as Sparta had no strong navy.

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

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