During the war's early phase, which pairing best describes Spartan and Athenian strategy?
Both sides avoided Attica and fought only in Sicily.
Athens invaded Laconia with the larger hoplite army while Sparta stayed behind walls.
Sparta began with naval supremacy while Athens abandoned its ships.
Sparta invaded Attica while Athens relied on walls and naval power.✓Correct answer
Explanation
Spartan-led land forces repeatedly entered Attica, while Athens used its fortifications and maritime strength to avoid relying on a superior land army. The reverse pairing wrongly gives early naval supremacy to Sparta and aggressive hoplite superiority to Athens.