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The person who takes power illegaly in Greece is the tyrant!

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What type of government did Ancient Greece have?

had many government because of many city- stateIt was eitheroligarchy, monarchy, democracy, or aristocracy.sorry it is almost right. there was oligarchy, tyranny, democracy, or aristocracy. (tyranny was when power was taken illegally. The tyrant wasn't always mean.)


Did ancient Greece have a king or queen?

In Ancient Greece women were under the absolute, patriarchal control of men. They did not rule. A woman's participation in life was strictly limited to the home. Women had no political power. Women sought solace in religion.


How were the hoplites and tyrants related?

A hoplite is a heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece.In classical politics, a tyrant is one who illegally seizes and controls a governmental power in a polis.


How was monarchy practice in ancient Greece?

classic monarchy, such as kings, vassals, so forth and so on, wasn't invented or even implemented in ancient greece. greece was a republic, similar to how the US of A is today. they had a group that would make decisions, a republic, and this republic would rule over the land. it worked out quite well, until i believe the Romans took over. typing republic into google would give much better info on the republics than i could.


What are some ancient spartan architecture?

Greek life was dominated by religion and so it is not surprising that the temples of ancient Greece were the biggest and most beautiful.They also had a political purpose as they were often built to celebrate civic power and pride, or offer thanksgiving to the patron deity of a city for success in war.

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What power did oligarchs have in Ancient Greece?

Your mom! ancient Greece


A person who takes power illegally?

Usurper


Who is the person that takes power illegally?

A tyrant


Who had the power in Athens ancient Greece?

Athens was the capital of ancient Greece so i was very important!


What power did the Assembly in Ancient Greece have?

some sort of power that was pretty powerful!


How did kings in ancient Greece come to power?

they were elected by the people


How did direct democracy work in ancient Greece?

In ancient Greece Greeks were able to vote in an assembly or by a law making group.In ancient Greece Democracy meant all citizens shared power in some ancient Greek city-states


Why did tyranny lose their power in ancient Greece?

They got there power by over throwing the Oligarchy


How does a tyrant remain in power?

In ancient Greece, tyrants were influential opportunists


How long did their power last in ancient Greece?

Until deposed, or death.


What does tyrant mean in greek?

A tyrant in Ancient Greece means a ruler who had seized power without legal right to it. Today it means any person who exercises power in a cruel way.


How did the direct democracy work in Greece?

In ancient Greece Greeks were able to vote in an assembly or by a law making group.In ancient Greece Democracy meant all citizens shared power in some ancient Greek city-states