Why did Sparta come to challenge the Delian League?
A) Athenian dominance of the League threatened Sparta.
B) Sparta was jealous of Athenian democracy.
C) Most of the members of the Peloponnesian League defected to the Delian League.
D) Spartan sea power was threatened by the League.
Answer: A
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