The spartans were
oligarchy
The Greek
Its oligarchy from the Greek ολιγαρχία (oligarchia).
Oligarchy.
oligarchy
Oligarchy
The root word of oligarchy is "oligo-", which comes from the Greek word "oligoi" meaning "few".
Oligarchy, monarchy, democracy
most of the greek city-states practiced oligarchy, including sparta and athens.
Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy.
Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy.
The Greek word Oli, means "few''. The word "oligarchy" derives from the Greek for "few ruling."