Which term best describes the general state of Greece following the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War?
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Correct answer: Exhaustion, poverty, and continued intermittent conflict
The war left the Greek world depleted. While Sparta briefly held hegemony, it faced immediate challenges from former allies like Thebes and Corinth, ultimately paving the way for the rise of Macedonia.
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