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Did tyrants take ruling power against the will of the people?
true
Tyrants took ruling power against the will of the people?
true
How did tyrants sometimes lose power?
because they were overthrown by their people
Did tyrants allow slavery?
no tyrants seized power illegally
How can a king become a tyrant?
By ruling ruthlessly and w/o concern for his Citizens.
How did tyrants often come to power in Greece?
Tyrants worked to help the poor
What rule of the nobles was cut short because tyrants had the backings of what people?
The rule of the nobles was often cut short because tyrants had the backing of the common people or the lower classes. These tyrants capitalized on the discontent and grievances of the masses against the aristocracy, promising reforms and greater rights. By rallying popular support, they were able to undermine the power of the noble class and seize control. This dynamic is particularly evident in ancient Greek city-states, where tyrants emerged during periods of social and economic unrest.
What is tyrants in ancient Greece?
Tyrants were generaally wealthy landowners who were brought to power by the lower classes who had become tired of being held down and exploited by the oligarchs (small number of aristocrats) ruling the city-states. The tyrant was put in sole charge on the understanding that he ruled to the general good. They were vilified by those who had been replaced and today the word has a bad meaning. To the majority of people who got a fair deal from them they were a godsend.
How did power shift from aristocrats to tyrants in Greek city-state?
The tyrants took over
Tyrants were power-hungry militants who grabbed absolute control by popular vote?
Tyrants
Who did the tyrants seize power from?
greece
The people carry out their ruling power by?
making laws themselves
