A Tyrant Was Often Able to Seize Power Because

question 5

Multiple Choice

A tyrant was often able to seize power because:

• A)he was a wealthy aristocrat who was able to raise a private army.
• B)he had the support of the aristocratic class.
• C)he was a charismatic leader who had the support of the slave population.
• D)he manipulated the machinery of government to concentrate power in his hands.
• E)the hoplites supported him militarily.

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