Question

Which empire was ruled by an oligarchy at one point in its history?

the Greeks

the Egyptians

the Persians

the Chinese

Answer 1

The Greeks were ruled by an oligarchy at various points in their history, particularly in city-states like Sparta, where a small group of elites held power. Oligarchies were a common form of government in several Greek city-states, contrasting with other forms of governance, such as democracy in Athens.