Which of the Following Is an Accurate Contrast Between Athens

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate contrast between Athens and Sparta?

• A)Sparta was more commercially developed than Athens.
• B)Sparta possessed an isolationist foreign policy, whereas Athens sought to extend their authority over other territories.
• C)Athens was far less interested in protecting itself from enemies than Sparta was.
• D)Sparta was a great naval power, whereas Athens was a great land power.
• E)all of the above

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