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What was the relationship between Greek tyrants and the hoplites?
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∙ 7y ago
The tyrants were appointed to give the normal citizens a fair go from oppression by the oligarchs (aristocrats). The ordinary citizens formed the bulk of the army, and were therefore hoplites (armoured infantry) when called out. So the relationship was essentially mutually good. Unfortunately for this relationship, the tyrant had to establish a parsonal guard to avoid assassination by the oligarchs, and to pay the guard they had to levy a tax. Greeks hated taxes, so eventually they turned on their tyrant-saviour and expelled him. The oligarchs tried to takeover again, which led the people (hoplites) to turn to democracy.
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How do you say warrior in ancient Greek?
hoplites
What was Hoplites soilders jobs?
Hoplites were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed as spearmen and fought in phalanx formation
Who was a fomous person who was a tryrant of rome?
Rome had no tyrants. The tyrants were a Greek form of government.
What were state owned slaves called in Greek city-states?
hoplites
Why were tyrants able to seize control from Greek to nobles?
the tyrants were able to seize power from the nobles because they had the help and support of the Greek farmers, merchants, and the artisans.
How do you say warrior in ancient Greek?
hoplites
What role did tyrants play in greek history?
Greek tyrants were rules who seized power by force from the aristocrats.
What was a hoplon?
A hoplon is the shield used by Ancient Greek hoplites.
What was Hoplites soilders jobs?
Hoplites were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed as spearmen and fought in phalanx formation
How did power shift from aristocrats to tyrants in Greek city-state?
The tyrants took over
Who was a fomous person who was a tryrant of rome?
Rome had no tyrants. The tyrants were a Greek form of government.
What were state owned slaves called in Greek city-states?
hoplites
How did hoplites change greek military?
Is becuse with that startegic they alway win.
What does hoplites mean social studies?
Hoplites were heavily armed infantry soldiers in ancient Greek city-states, known for their distinctive bronze helmets, shields, and spears. They formed the backbone of Greek armies and fought in close formation known as a phalanx. Hoplites played a crucial role in shaping Greek warfare and society during the classical period.
What were the qualities of Greek tyrants?
Powerhungry, tyrannous
Why were tyrants able to seize control from Greek to nobles?
the tyrants were able to seize power from the nobles because they had the help and support of the Greek farmers, merchants, and the artisans.
What was the most common ancient greek sword?
As with the Romans, most greek Hoplites used a short sword called the gladius
