The ancient Greeks conceived three fundamental forms of government. Which term refers to a government ruled by one?
A) aristocracy
B) monarchy
C) democracy
D) monopoly
E) oligarchy

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Monarchy refers to a form of government in which a single person, the monarch, rules. This term is derived from the Greek words "monos" (meaning single or alone) and "archein" (meaning to rule), accurately reflecting a government ruled by one individual.

The Ancient Greeks Conceived Three Fundamental Forms of Government