What was the 'Strategoi' in the Athenian political system?
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Correct answer: The ten elected generals who led the military and shaped policy
Unlike most Athenian offices filled by lot, the ten Strategoi were elected annually by the Assembly. This allowed experienced leaders like Pericles to maintain influence over multiple years by winning repeated elections.
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