Select if the statement is true or false. Years of fighting the Peloponnesian War strengthened the Greek states. True False

False. The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE) was a devastating conflict between the Athenian Empire, led by Athens, and the Spartan-led Peloponnesian League. The war lasted for over 25 years and resulted in significant loss of life, economic hardship, and political instability for the Greek city-states involved. While it did lead to the eventual rise of Sparta as a dominant power, the prolonged conflict weakened both Athens and Sparta, as well as other Greek states, making them more vulnerable to external threats and internal strife.