The Rise of Tyrants in the Poleis in the Seventh

question 4

Multiple Choice

The rise of tyrants in the poleis in the seventh and sixth centuries B.C.

• A) had little to do with the development of the hoplite fighting force.
• B) often encouraged the economic and cultural progress of the cities.
• C) meant the increased oppression of the peasants.
• D) crushed for good the power of the democratic oligarchies.
• E) were supported by the aristocracy in order to control the merchant and artisan classes.

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