During the mid-600s BCE, some Greek city-states turned to tyrants in hopes of changing their political systems. Which statement about such tyrants is

Question

NOT correct?(1 point)
Responses

Tyrants frequently established dynasties that ruled until they were overthrown by the people.
Tyrants frequently established dynasties that ruled until they were overthrown by the people.

Tyrants were often supported by the middle class who wanted political reform.
Tyrants were often supported by the middle class who wanted political reform.

Wealthy and aristocratic citizens usually lost influence when a new tyrant took power.
Wealthy and aristocratic citizens usually lost influence when a new tyrant took power.

Many tyrants were military leaders who promised to extend more rights to citizens.

Answer 1

The statement that is NOT correct is:

Many tyrants were military leaders who promised to extend more rights to citizens.

While some tyrants did have military backgrounds and made promises to certain groups of citizens, the general trend was that many tyrants seized power through force and often focused more on consolidating their own power rather than genuinely extending rights to citizens.