2. PART A: What are TWO central ideas in this text? O A Greek city-states rose independently of one another because of
natural geographical boundaries.
B Greek city-states formed alliances with one another through sea
trade.
O C Greek city-states operated separately from one another but chose to
live in peace.
OD Athens and Sparta were both democratic states that influenced
modern governments.
DE While Athens found its strength in ideas, Sparta found strength in
military defense
OF Athens was able to outsmart Sparta and win the Peloponnesian War,
resulting in the spread of Athenian thought throughout Greece.