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The aristocrats succeeded the kings, and organised the political system to suit themselves. This is known as an Oligarchy (= rule of the few). By restricting the voting system to those with property valued at above a certain amount, they gave themselves control of government.
This had of course its limitations. In the unstable world of the city-states, it was essential to be able to raise an army to defend the city's territory (including their own). It was therefore necessary to widen the franchise to those who were military material (ie could afford the arms and armour of a warrior). This therefore included the small-farmers, who were neither aristocratic nor wealthy.
Keeping control of this widened electoral base meant keeping control of the law courts and the governing council. As in the Athenian case, when the lower classes gained control of the law courts, no one was immune, anyone could be prosecuted by anyone, popular juries sat in judgment and democracy (= people power) ensued.
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∙ 13y agoThe nobles organized a political system to suit themselves. AKA an oligarchy which used voting for deciding decisions and is a government in which a small group of people that holds power. Not like a democracy okay
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∙ 11y agoThey controlled the cavalry in Greece and therefore could practically do anything they wanted to because they were backed up by the soldiers that nobody else in Greece had.
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∙ 14y agoThe Greek nobles gained powers by wining in wars.
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Why did the rulers of governments in the Greek city-states change?
Aristocrocies came to represent city-state's noble class. Little by little, the nobles gained more land and power. By about 700 B.C. nobles in many Greek city-states had overthrown their kings and had taken power themselves.
Land reform under the tang dynasty resulted in?
Increased power for the central government due to decreased power of large landowners.
What is the worst kind of equality to the founding fathers?
That the common man, or the rabble as they were considered would somehow use the power of Democracy to oust the gentry or landowners from their power.
What has been a major effect of colonial rule in many Latin American nations?
concentration of power in a small group of landowners
Why did the emperor daimyo lose power in the 1100s?
The central government grew weaker and the noble families grew stronger and as the noble families(daimyos) grew power the law of the central government slowly lost its power so the emperor lost it power.
How did noble landowners gain power in Greek city-states?
Noble land owners gained power in Greek city states through the growth of farmlands and through hoplite warfare. Landowners developed their farmland and achieved economic elevation through the trade and sale of their goods. Wealthy landowners were also able to purchase a set of armor, meaning they could participate in hoplite warfare. Their achievements in war gave them glory and social status.
How did noble landowners gain power in greek city state?
Noble land owners gained power in Greek city states through the growth of farmlands and through hoplite warfare. Landowners developed their farmland and achieved economic elevation through the trade and sale of their goods. Wealthy landowners were also able to purchase a set of armor, meaning they could participate in hoplite warfare. Their achievements in war gave them glory and social status.
How did landowners gain power in Greek city states?
Noble land owners gained power in Greek city states through the growth of farmlands and through hoplite warfare. Landowners developed their farmland and achieved economic elevation through the trade and sale of their goods. Wealthy landowners were also able to purchase a set of armor, meaning they could participate in hoplite warfare. Their achievements in war gave them glory and social status.
Which people had the most power in the Sumerian city-states?
The wealthier landowners.
Who were the wealthy aristocratic landowners who held most of the power in the early republic?
The etruscans.
Why did the rulers of governments in the Greek city-states change?
Aristocrocies came to represent city-state's noble class. Little by little, the nobles gained more land and power. By about 700 B.C. nobles in many Greek city-states had overthrown their kings and had taken power themselves.
Land reform under the tang dynasty resulted in?
Increased power for the central government due to decreased power of large landowners.
What is the word origin for aristocracy?
The word "aristocracy" originates from the Greek words "aristos" meaning "best" and "kratos" meaning "power" or "rule." This term refers to a social or political system in which a privileged, noble class holds power and authority.
What are Royalty or people of wealth and power?
noble
What power did roman greek god have?
They have the same power as there Greek counterparts.
How did white landowners in the south reassert their economic power in the decade following the war?
kill all blacks i think
What are the release dates for The Hour of Power - 1970 A Woman of Noble Character?
The Hour of Power - 1970 A Woman of Noble Character was released on: USA: 2 March 2014
