Which of the following could be said about Greeks in the sixth and fifth centuries B.C.E.?
A. Greek culture was fragmented, and inhabitants of one poleis had little in common with inhabitants of another.
B. The concept of a distinct Greek identity did not arise until modern times.
C. Greeks remained far weaker militarily compared to other political entities of the day.
D. Greek identity centered on cultural rather than political unity.
Answer: D
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