Which events led to the end of athens's power and greatest glory? choose all answers that are correct. a. defeat by xerxes in the persian wars b. the deaths of thousands from disease c. loss of interest in democracy and learning d. defeat by sparta in the peloponnesian war

B And D. I would think A over B but I can't really explain but B too becuz the disease plague did kill thousands of Athens men. But I'd choose A more only becuz in high school u learn more about that Sparta and Athens war. And it explains all of the Xerxes Persian war. And Xerxes did defeat them in that too. . because Sparta did end up defeating them in the Peloponnesian War Since Athens lost most of their men they became weak and Sparta had gained power to defeat Athens. So A and D