Question

why did sparta make a deal with persia?
o sparta needed money to build a navy.
o sparta was responding to persias threat to attack if they did not make a deal.
o sparta had no money because of its losses the peloponnesian war.
o sparta owed money to persia.

Explanation:

During the Peloponnesian War, Sparta needed to build a strong navy to compete with Athens. Persia had the financial resources, and Sparta made a deal with Persia to obtain money for navy - building. There is no evidence for the threat - based deal, and while Sparta had financial strains due to the war, the main motivation was to get funds for the navy. Also, there is no indication that Sparta owed money to Persia before the deal.

Answer:

Sparta needed money to build a navy.