Tyranny in the City-States. READY

Greek tyrants in the seventh and sixth centuries B.C. were rulers who

• inherited power from aristocrats

• seized power by force from the aristocrats

• were known for their oppressive and wicked rule

• gained support from the poor peasants

The newly rich who supported the tyrants had made their money primarily through

• agriculture

• trade and industry

• inheritance

• military conquests

The main reason why the newly rich supported the tyrants was because they desired

• economic stability

• social prestige and political influence

• a reduction in their taxes

• an end to foreign invasions

The tyrants maintained their power by relying on

• hired soldiers

• aristocrats' support

• religious institutions

• diplomatic negotiations

After seizing power, the tyrants aimed to help the poor by

• introducing new laws to protect them

• establishing public works projects

• reducing taxes on the lower classes

• redistributing land from aristocrats to peasants

The construction of new marketplaces, temples, and walls by the tyrants served to

• enhance the city's beauty and prestige

• consolidate their power further

• foster economic growth and trade

• all of the above

The popularity of the tyrants increased mainly due to their

• military victories

• charitable acts towards the poor

• support for landholding aristocrats

• ability to maintain law and order

Tyranny played an important role in Greek history because it

• led to the development of democracy in all city-states

• ended the rule of the aristocrats in many city-states

• established a lasting peace between city-states

• prompted the rise of external threats to Greece

Which form of government emerged as a result of the end of tyranny in some Greek city-states?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Autocracy

Which of the following statements about tyranny is NOT mentioned.

• Greek tyrants typically ruled by force rather than by consensus.

• Tyrants often initiated public works projects.

• Tyrants were universally respected and admired by the people.

• Tyranny had a significant impact on reshaping political systems.