Athens reached its democratic zenith under the leadership of "<span>b. Pericles," since Pericles was one of the region's greatest advocates for citizen participation. </span>
The answer is b<span>y ruling gently with religious tolerance new areas were easier to conquer with least resistance. </span>
I got the answer wrong so I just deleted all of it just look at the one above mine.
Back then, Portugal had a very strong and
rigorous army. The army was fully armed with cannons and guns so they were sure
of a win if they waged war on the coastal towns. And sure, they waged war which
overawed the enemy’s navy and left the coastal town villages completely burnt
down and the inhabitants injured and others dead.
