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They were initially ruled by petty kings. However their aristocracies wanted power and replaced the kings with aristocratic councils.
The mass of the people tired of being exploited by the aristocrats and appointed tyrants to depose them and organise the states for all the landowners, not just the privileged few.
As the tyrants needed money to hire a strong bodyguard to protect themselves from assassination by the aristocrats, they had to levy taxes to hire the guards, and this made them unpopular with the mass of the people, and the tyrants were also deposed, some cities reverting to aristocracies, some experimenting with democracy.
After Macedonia became dominant, Alexander the great's successors divided the Greek world up amongst themselves, ruling their portion as kings. The wheel had turned full circle.
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When there was ancient Mesopotamia who ruled first the kings or the priests?
Well I think that the kings were priests back then( that's what I researched) so when there was ancient Mesopotamia I think that kings and priests ruled.
What type of government does Sparta have?
Sparta's government was different than other Greek governments. They had two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member council of elders limited the powers of the kings. These men were recruited from the aristocratic Spartiates.
What does Locke think humans should do if governments are not meeting those needs?
He states that people have a right to change the government. The thing about Locke is that he wrote this in a time when only kings had ruled for a thousand years. It was a revolutionary thought for it’s time.
What is the political and military system of the middle ages?
Medieval Europe was ruled by kings and aristocratic families.
Who was the best king in Cambodia?
I think the best king that ruled over Cambodia was,Jayavarman VII. But I know that it was one of the kings in the Jayavarman dynasty. not shore what number though.
What happened in between 10000 bc to 1947 ad?
I think that during this time the world was ruled by various dictators and governments. after this time business corporations becam the ruling powers Aidan
Why were pyramiids built in Egypt?
Pyramids in Egypt were made for graves of the kings or pharaoh's that ruled Egypt. Inside each pyramid there are tombs. People say that in the walls of the pyramids they had put the jewelery and belongings inside of them, i personally think that's a myth, because the kings always have the belongings next to them.
Who ruled before the cholas?
I think rashtarkutas ruled before cholas
Which king of Judah ruled the longest?
Manasseh reigned the longest: 55 years starting at age 12. He was an evil king who ended up repenting of his sin later on in life.
What types of government do you think work best?
Democratic governments and non corrupt governments.
Who was the Biblical king who was king for only one day?
== Answer== I think "a king for a day" is more of a metaphor for King Zimri who ruled over Israel for seven days during King Asa's reign, 1 Kings 16:15.
Which book of the Bible is a double book?
I think you may be asking about Kings I and Kings II.
