Which of the following best describes the city-state of Sparta?
A. Sparta was a militarily weak poleis and was frequently invaded by outside forces.
B. Women in Sparta were banned from all military participation.
C. Sparta was a type of proto-democracy.
D. Sparta was a highly militarized society.
Answer: D
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a. increased trade and competition between the rising empires in Central and South America. b. rapid demographic growth. c. new military technologies. d. a desire to spread religious belief.