What was the outcome of the Battle of Leuctra for Sparta?
A Victory
A Draw
A Secondary Power
No change
Answer
The Battle of Leuctra was a major battle in 371 BC between Sparta and Thebes. Thebans, led by Epaminondas, defeated the Spartans, who were led by King Cleombrotus. The battle resulted in the end of Spartan dominance in Greece and the rise of Thebes as a major power.
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