Question

• Many Greek city-states began to resent Athens's arrogance and misuse of the Delian League's treasury, and they turned to Sparta for support.
• The differences between Athenian and Spartan culture caused the city-states to fear and distrust each other.
• Many Spartans thought the Athenians would become too powerful if they were not stopped; the Athenians thought Sparta was a threat to their democratic government.
• Sparta declared war on Athens in 432 B.C.E., and most of the other Greek city-states got involved as well.
• The Spartans laid siege to the city of Athens but were unable to breach the walls or destroy the Athenian navy.
• After more than a generation and a terrible plague, the Athenians surrendered to the Spartans in 404 B.C.E.
• Sparta emerged from the war as a still-powerful city-state, while Athens was reduced to a second-rate power.
Which conflict is described above?
A. Trojan War B. Punic Wars C. Persian Wars D. Peloponnesian War

Answer 1

War wad D and Athenians surrendered to the Spartans in 404 B.C.E.
• Sparta emerged from the war as a still-powerful city-state,