Question
A tyrant was often able to seize power because he
a) had the support of the aristocratic class.
b) had military support from the hoplites.
c) was a charismatic leader who had the support of the enslaved population.
d) manipulated the machinery of government to concentrate power in his hands.
a) had the support of the aristocratic class.
b) had military support from the hoplites.
c) was a charismatic leader who had the support of the enslaved population.
d) manipulated the machinery of government to concentrate power in his hands.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most accurate answer would be:
**b) had military support from the hoplites.**
While other factors can play a role in a tyrant's rise to power, many tyrants in ancient Greece and similar contexts relied heavily on military backing, particularly from the hoplites (heavily armed foot soldiers), who could provide the muscle needed to usurp power from existing authorities.
**b) had military support from the hoplites.**
While other factors can play a role in a tyrant's rise to power, many tyrants in ancient Greece and similar contexts relied heavily on military backing, particularly from the hoplites (heavily armed foot soldiers), who could provide the muscle needed to usurp power from existing authorities.