Question

in what way did the hoplite become a political as well as military force?

○ small farmers were not allowed to fight.

○ the phalanx became made up of mercenaries.

○ hoplites supported aristocratic control of conquered regions.

○ aristocrats made up the new phalanx.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Small farmers were part of hoplite forces (they could fight), so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Hoplite phalanxes were made of citizen - soldiers, not mercenaries, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: Hoplites (often small farmers/non - aristocrats) supporting aristocratic control would give aristocrats political power via military backing, making hoplites a political and military force.
• Option 4: The new phalanx (hoplite) was made of non - aristocratic citizens (like small farmers), not just aristocrats, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Hoplites supported aristocratic control of conquered regions.