Question

Why were tyrants able
to hold power in
various Greek city-
states?

Answer 1

Because if you win their trust and support, you gain a blind following who support you no matter what

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Tyrants were able to hold power in various city-states because they gained support from the hoplites, or citizen soldiers, in the army. ... Sparta fell behind other Greek city-states in many areas because the government discouraged free and new ideas, because they feared losing the helots.