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serike

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How do the Athenians refute the Melians' notion that Sparta will come to their aid out of a sense of honor and justice?
 
  a. The Athenians claim that the Spartans only look after their own self-interest and call that honor and justice.
  b. The Athenians argue that the Spartans have no sense of honor and justice.
  c. The Athenians argue that international relations permits no such thing as honor and justice.
  d. The Athenians claim that begging for help is weakness, and there is no honor or justice in giving aid to supplicants.

Question 2

The Melians state that the gods will be on their side in the conflict. The Athenians reply that they themselves have just as much claim to the gods' favor, because __________.
 
  a. the Athenians believe themselves to be on the side of justice
  b. it is a law of nature to attain power over whatever you can
  c. the Melians have broken the law by siding with Sparta
  d. the Athenians worship different gods



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31809pancho

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b




serike

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Reply 2 on: Sep 4, 2018
Excellent


peter

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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