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Was Draco a tyrant?
NO
Who was a dominate figure in Athenian politics?
The oligarchs Draco and Solon, the tyrant Pisistratus, the democrats Cleisthenes, Ephialtes and Pericles.
What is it called to rule oppressively or brutally?
Dictator or Tyrant
Who did Athenians elect after Draco's harsh rule?
solon
How did Draco rule?
Well he was supposed to be the Slytherin Prince, wasn't he?
What does despot mean?
A ruler who wields power oppressively; a tyrant.
What is a person who takes power by force and rule with total authority?
A despot.
How did Ancient Greece move from oligarchy to tyranny?
A Greek city-state which was unbearably oppressed by its ruling oligarchy would appoint a tyrant to rule instead, the idea being that the tyrant would rule fairly for all classes.
Who is a strong man who seized power by force and claimed to rule for the good of the people?
tyrant
Who rule in tyranny?
A Tyrant ruled he took over this city state in Greece by force.
What roles did Draco solon and peisistratus play in greek government?
Draco was an Athenian lawmaker in the 7th century BCE, known for his harsh legal code, which was the first written law in Athens, emphasizing strict penalties. Peisistratus, a tyrant in the 6th century BCE, seized power through populist support and implemented reforms that benefited the lower classes, such as land redistribution and public works. Together, they represent key figures in the evolution of Athenian governance, with Draco's laws laying the groundwork for legal order and Peisistratus's rule paving the way for the eventual development of democracy.
Plato wrote that a tyrant can become dangerous because every tyrant has too much?
Plato believed that a tyrant becomes dangerous because they have too much power, which can lead them to abuse it. He thought that the unchecked power of a tyrant corrupts their character and makes them act unjustly towards others.
