What Is an oligarchy a government?

a form of government in which ruling power is in the hands of a few leaders (who are wealthy )

oligos - few

arkein - rule

How was this form of government practiced in ancient Greece?

Political decisions were made by astrocrats (wealthy) and selected middle class people , ordinary people had no say so

Why did this form of government decline in ancient Greece?

- some oligarchs ruled harshly and their people rebelled

- other oligarchs lost faith of the people when they couldn't solve major problems such as food shortages