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How did tyrants sometimes lose power?
because they were overthrown by their people
How did ancient Greek philosophers help the development of democracy?
ending the rule of tyrants.
How was the rule of tyrants generally different from that of aristocrats?
When the rule of a narrow group of aristocrats became oppressive, a tyrant was often appointed by a broader group of the citizens to take over rule and govern for a wide sector of the community. One weakness in this was that the tyrant needed to have a bodyguard to protect him from assassination by the aristocrats, and to pay for them had to levy a tax, and taxes were very unpopular, and this was exploited for propaganda purposes by the lurking aristocrats. Tyrants saved Athens from civil war for fifty years, but eventually people tired of them and expelled them.
In ancient Greece someone who gained power by force is known as?
A conqueror. It was not a tyrant - tyrants were appointed to put an end to autocratic rule by oligarchs and give the mass of people fair treatment.
Tyrants took ruling power against the will of the people?
true
How did tyrants sometimes lose power?
because they were overthrown by their people
What are some reasons why tyrants take control of governments?
For power, total control, and totalitarian rule.
How was the rule by thirty tyrants different from the rule under Pericles?
Be quiet
Did tyrants allow slavery?
no tyrants seized power illegally
What are tryants?
Tyrants are rulers who use their powers to oppress their people. Their regimes are usually characterized by a complete disregard of the rule of law, and the notion that the tyrant and his cronies can do whatever they want to whoever they want because they have the power to do so. Not all autocrats are tyrants, but tyrants are invariably autocrats.
When of rule of the tyrants?
7th and 6th Centuries BCE.
How did tyrants often come to power in Greece?
Tyrants worked to help the poor
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
What were the key factors Leading to the rise of tyrants?
tyrants played an important role in the development of rule by the people. they helped to overthrow the oligarchies. the also showed that if common people united behind a leader, they could gain the power to make changes.
Who did the tyrants seize power from?
greece
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.
