Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam

During Plato’s time, which city-state was the most powerful in Greece?

1. Corinth

2. Athens

3. Sparta

4. Thebes

The correct answer is: Athens

During Plato's time, which was the Classical era of Ancient Greece, the most powerful city-state was Athens. While Sparta was a major power and known for its military prowess, Athens was the leading city-state in terms of politics, military, economy, and culture. Corinth was also a significant power in Ancient Greece, but it was not as influential as Athens during Plato's time. Thebes became a major power in Greece later in history, during the Hellenistic period, but not during Plato's time. Therefore, the most accurate answer is B Athens.