How long did the Peloponnesian War last?
A. Almost ten years
B. Twenty years
C. Thirty years
D. Forty years
Answer (3)
The Peloponnesian War lasted for almost thirty years. The war took place from 431 BC until 404 BC.
The war was a Hellenic war battled by the Delian League commanded by Athens against the peninsula League commanded by Sparta. The war was split into 3 major phases. Sparta had a victory in the battle of Tanagra throughout the first Peloponnese war with Athens. Sparta proclaimed that Athens has breached the thirty-year Peace and were the main cause of war. The explanation for the war was the Athenian management of the Delian League.
The Peloponnesian War lasted almost thirty years, from 431 to 404 BCE, primarily between Athens and Sparta. This conflict arose from tensions due to Athens' growing power and was divided into three main phases. It ended with the defeat of Athens, resulting in significant changes to both powers involved.
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