Elected leaders are chosen by a group of people. There are several common titles for elected leaders, including president, prime minister, and chancellor.
Monarchies are a form of government where the leader is chosen based on being born into a specific family. Kings, emperors, sultans, shahs, and czars are all forms of monarchies covered in AP World History.
Religious leaders are a part of AP World History. Learn about three types of religious leaders like Sapa Inca, popes, and caliphs have influenced the world.
There are several types of military leaders. These rulers control a country by commanding it's military. Military leaders in AP World History include khans and shoguns.