Which of the following states emerged as a first-rate power in the fourth century B.C.?
A) Sparta
B) Syracuse
C) Macedonia
D) Thebes
E) Athens

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Macedonia, under the leadership of Philip II and later his son Alexander the Great, emerged as a first-rate power in the fourth century B.C. They conquered Greece, parts of Asia, and Egypt, establishing a vast empire that had a significant impact on world history. The other options were influential city-states but did not reach the same level of power as Macedonia during this period.

Which of the Following States Emerged as a First-Rate Power