The tyrants who rose to power between 700 and 500 B.C.E. were often __________.
A. members of the elite who claimed to support the interests of those excluded from political life
B. unknown figures who rose to fame through charisma and public debate
C. brutal military dictators
D. members of the intellectual class who became revered for their wisdom
Answer: A
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