Which class of people earned fine houses and lands to rule in exchange for their service in ancient Greece?
The king granted portions of land to nobles (vassals/barons/greater-tenants-in-chief) in return for military service.
Which activity enabled the spread of Minoan civilization from Crete to Greece and other Aegean islands?
The most significant activity that helps Minoan civilization to be spread from Crete to Greece and the other Aegean Islands was their unique art and architecture. The Minoans who were seen in the Middle Bronze age made a great contribution to the development of western European civilization.
Who are the Mycenaeans and Minoans?
The Minoans lived on the Greek islands and built a huge palace on the island of Crete. The Mycenaeans lived mostly on mainland Greece and were the first people to speak the Greek language. The Minoans built a large civilization on the island of Crete that flourished from around 2600 BC to 1400 BC.
Which groups supported the rule of the tyrants?
Support for the tyrants came from the growing middle class and from the peasants who had no land or were in debt to the wealthy landowners. It is true that they had no legal right to rule, but the people preferred them over kings or the aristocracy.
Why did the Greek dislike old age?
From Ancient Greece when old age (geras) was mostly viewed as ugly, mean and tragic, through to the Byzantine Empire, later life was believed to be accompanied by economic vulnerability, physical frailty and social marginality.
Who supported the efforts of the Greek tyrants to control the city states?
Ancient Greece
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Mycenaean civilization was ruled by | powerful monarchs |
| Dark Ages | Little is known of what happened during this time because few records have survived |
| Supported the efforts of the Greek tyrants to control the city-states | poor peasants |
Who is the biggest tyrant in history?
Mao Zedong or Mao Tse-Tung said to be the founding father of People’s republic of china, the most brutal dictator ever in history. His policies and rule killed and caused the death of as many as 49 million which tops the list of brutality and evil.
What groups had a say in government in Athens?
Common people had little say in the government. In the 600s BC a group of rebels tried to overthrow the aristocrats. They failed. Possibly as a result of their attempt, however, a man named Draco (DRAY-koh) created a new set of laws for Athens.
What did Sparta use to control citizens?
Spartan citizens were controlled by the strictures of laws and military traditions that they lived in.
Why did Sparta fall behind other Greek city states in many areas?
Sparta fell behind other Greek city-states in many areas because the government discouraged free and new ideas, because they feared losing the helots. As a result, Sparta did not welcome foreign visitors and prevented citizens from traveling outside the city-states except for military reasons.