When a Country Is Ruled by a Small Group of People

question 60

Multiple Choice

When a country is ruled by a small group of people at the top who exercise a great deal of power,often illegitimately obtained,it is termed which of these?

• A)capitalist dictatorship
• B)informal bureaucracy
• C)oligarchy
• D)democracy

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Definitions:

Confucius

An influential Chinese philosopher and social thinker, living in the 5th century BCE, whose teachings focus on ethics, morality, and social relationships.

Bi Disk

A circular Chinese jade artifact, used in rituals and ceremonies, dating back to the Neolithic period.

Jade

A hard, typically green stone often used in jewelry and decorative arts, especially significant in East Asian and Mesoamerican cultures.

Princess Yongtai

A Tang Dynasty princess known for her tragic early death, her tomb is celebrated for its beautifully preserved mural paintings.