Question

which city was considered the strongest and most important city in peloponnesus by the fifth century bce?
olympia
athens
sparta
corinth

Explanation:

To determine the strongest and most important city in Peloponnesus by the fifth century BCE, we analyze each option:

• Olympia: Known for the Olympic Games but not a major political/military power.
• Athens: Located in Attica, not Peloponnesus.
• Sparta: A dominant city - state in Peloponnesus, with a strong military and political influence by the fifth century BCE.
• Corinth: Important but not as dominant as Sparta in Peloponnesus during this period.

Answer:

C. Sparta