Oligarchy

rule by a few

• oligarchy

• hierocracy

• hierarch

• archetype

few

• olig

• type

• -ics

• -y

A small ruling minority group that holds great power

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

An example of a country ruled by an Oligarchy

• Saudi Arabia

• Russia

• Argentina

• USA

That European country has an ______, a form of government by a small exclusive group of people.

• monarchy

• anarchy

• oligarchy

• hierarchy

The peasants were left out in the ___________.

• oligarchy

• anarchy

• matriarch

• patriarch

Who is in power in an oligarchy?

• A king or queen

• A small group of rich citizens

• A person who forces their way into power

• One person who the citizens vote for

How did most oligarchs get their wealth and land?

• They took it by force

• They bought it from other people

• They inherited from their families

• People voted on who the land went to

Which answer is true about how people of Greece felt about the oligarchy?

• The poorer people of Greece loved having a few rich people control them

• They didn't like it, but they put up with it and were fine

• All people in Greece were rich

• They noticed the differences and wanted things to change

What is the definition of 'oligarchy'?

• A form of government where power is held by a small group of people

• A form of government where power is held by a single individual

• A form of government where power is held by the majority

• A form of government where power is held by religious leaders