Oligarchy This originates from the Greek word Oligarkhia ( Ὀλιγαρχία ).
the first city-states was realy an oilarchy (a small group who together governs a nation)
Each Mayan city was typically ruled by a small number of noble families, often consisting of a ruling dynasty and their close relatives. The exact number varied by city but generally included a few key families that held power, supported by a larger elite class. These noble families often intermarried to strengthen alliances and maintain their dominance over the city and its surrounding regions. The political structure was complex, with local rulers often operating semi-independently within the broader context of regional power dynamics.
The aristocrats (oligarchs) became the rulers until overthrown by popular will.
An empire ruled by one person is typically referred to as a monarchy or autocracy, where a single sovereign holds absolute power over the territory and its people. Conversely, an empire ruled by a group may take the form of an oligarchy, where a small group of individuals or families wield significant control, often sharing power among themselves. In both cases, the governing authority exercises dominance over various regions and populations, often through military, political, or economic means. Empires can vary in their structure and governance, but they generally seek to expand their influence and maintain control over their subjects.
An oligarchy is a government ruled by a small number of people. It comes from the Greek words oligos ("few") and arkho ("rule").
A government ruled by a small group of people is an oligarchy.
small kingdoms
A government ruled by a small group of people is an oligarchy.
oligarchy
Kievan Rus
aristocracy
Oligarchy
vassal or celts
When a place (ex: country, organization, or institution) is ruled by a group of people.
The rule was known as an aristocracy. It is a form of government in which a small, privileged elite, typically from noble or wealthy families, hold power and influence over society.
dictatorial,mornachial& aristocratic governments
It was ruled by many independent states