Which of the following is a characteristic of the greek city-state, sparta?
a. democratic government
b. promotion of secular thought
c. explosive cultural growth
d. enslavement of fellow greeks

Option C.

Explanation:

Explosive cultural growth, is the right answer.

In ancient Greek, Sparta was one of the city-states. Given its armed pre-eminence, Sparta was perceived as the advance force of the united Greek army throughout the Greco-Persian Wars. Sparta was different in ancient Greece for its cultural practice and constitution, which configured its whole community to maximize army facility at any costs, adjusting all social systems on military drill and material development.

either b) they were often feared and despised by other native cultures. or

c) their obsession allowed them to coexist with many other native cultures because of their peaceful nature.