For which of these reasons did land-based armies have little hope of overtaking Athens?
A) Athens had control of the sea.
B) Athens' population was greater than any other.
C) Athens had the strongest fortifications.
D) Athens' weaponry was state of the art.
E) Athens had the largest army.
Answer: A
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