Question
Since every polis needed hoplites,
a) production increased dramatically.
b) farmers suffered losses at their expense.
c) poleis were forced to offer the hoplites more political power.
d) more athletic contests and public spectacles were required.
e) taxes had to be increased in order to arm the hoplites.
a) production increased dramatically.
b) farmers suffered losses at their expense.
c) poleis were forced to offer the hoplites more political power.
d) more athletic contests and public spectacles were required.
e) taxes had to be increased in order to arm the hoplites.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **c) poleis were forced to offer the hoplites more political power.**
As the demand for hoplites increased, particularly in the context of the rise of city-states (poleis) in Ancient Greece, the hoplites, who were typically well-armed citizen-soldiers, began to gain more influence and political power due to their crucial role in defending the city-state. This shift often led to changes in political structures, giving more voice to the common citizens who served as hoplites.
As the demand for hoplites increased, particularly in the context of the rise of city-states (poleis) in Ancient Greece, the hoplites, who were typically well-armed citizen-soldiers, began to gain more influence and political power due to their crucial role in defending the city-state. This shift often led to changes in political structures, giving more voice to the common citizens who served as hoplites.