What was the cause of the peloponnesian War ?
A.Greeks sought revenge for the Persian Wars.
B.Sparta wanted control of the powerful Ahenian army.
C.A spartan murdered the Athenian ruler Pericles.
D.Many Greeks outside of Athens resented Athenian domination
My answer is B ?
Both B and D were causes of the Peloponnesian War. Check your book to be sure what answer your teacher expects..
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You're welcome, Ciara.
Your answer, B, is not entirely correct. The cause of the Peloponnesian War can be attributed to multiple reasons. It was primarily a result of the growing tension and rivalry between the two most dominant city-states in ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta.
While it is true that Sparta desired to control the powerful Athenian army, this was not the sole cause of the war. Another contributing factor was the resentment of many Greeks outside of Athens towards Athenian domination. Athens had become an imperial power, creating alliances and imposing their influence over other city-states in the Delian League.
Furthermore, it should be noted that the murder of Pericles, the Athenian ruler, by a Spartan general named Pausanias did not directly cause the war but occurred during the time of the war.
To get a better understanding of the causes of the Peloponnesian War, it is important to study the historical context, including the political rivalries, territorial disputes, and power struggles between Athens and Sparta, as well as the underlying factors that led to the escalation of tensions.