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Which of the following caused the Peloponnesian War?
A
Struggles between Greece and Persia
B
Struggles between Athens and Sparta
C
Struggles between Greece and Macedonia
D
Struggles between Greece, Persia and Macedonia.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The formation of the Delian League, or Athenian League, in 478 B.C. united several Greek city-states in a military alliance under Athens, ostensibly to guard against revenge attacks from the Persian Empire. In reality, the league also granted increased power and prestige to Athens.

Detailed explanation-2: -What caused the Peloponnesian War? Greece was not big enough for the Delian League and the Peloponnesian League to be in control. Each league was fighting for allegiance with the city-states.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sparta was jealous of other powers and desired more power for itself. Sparta was unhappy at no longer having all the military glory. Athen bullied its allies and neutral cities. There was a conflict among city-states between competing political ideologies. 05-Sept-2019

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