In what way were classical Athens and Sparta most alike?
A) Both placed the polis and its success at the center of life.
B) Their achievements in art and literature continue to inspire Western Civilization.
C) Both were stable societies, with few political interruptions.
D) Sea power was central to their success.
E) Both eventually became democracies.
Answer: A
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