While an oligarchy is a society ruled by a small class of politically, economically, or socially empowered people, by contrast a monarchy involves which of the following? Select one: A. rule by all people B. a single ruler C. tyranny of the majority over other views D. a tricameral legislature

B. A single ruler

Explanation:

"Monarchy, political system based upon the undivided sovereignty or rule of a single person. The term applies to states in which supreme authority is vested in the monarch, an individual ruler who functions as the head of state and who achieves his or her position through heredity."

villages normally contained one central building with seven sides used for ceremonial purposes.