CIVILIZATION
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succession in the Spartan government
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succession in the Athenian government
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a rivalry between Athens and Sparta
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a rivalry between Persia and Greece
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Peloponnesian War was a war fought in ancient Greece between Athens and Sparta-the two most powerful city-states in ancient Greece at the time (431 to 405 B.C.E.). This war shifted power from Athens to Sparta, making Sparta the most powerful city-state in the region.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sparta was content to keep to itself and provided army and assistance when necessary to other states. Athens, on the other hand, wanted to control more and more of the land around them. This eventually led to war between all the Greeks.
Detailed explanation-3: -Athens was forced to surrender, and Sparta won the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC. Spartans terms were lenient.
Detailed explanation-4: -Peloponnesian War, (431–404 bce), war fought between the two leading city-states in ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta.