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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Book 4: Chapter 2, Oligarchy, Tyranny & Deceit in Politics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle says that slaves belong to whom?
(a) Their masters.
(b) God.
(c) Themselves.
(d) No one.

2. Aristotle says that kings and tyrants are what?
(a) Insane.
(b) Rulers.
(c) Despots.
(d) Monarchs.

3. Aristotle thinks that the constitution of the Lacedaemonians is what?
(a) Popular.
(b) Well thought out.
(c) Mediocre.
(d) Balanced.

4. What is the name for a type of system that has leaders who are out of established lines of leaders?
(a) Aristocracy.
(b) Parliamentary.
(c) Monarchy.
(d) Republican.

5. In Sparta, the military could not station men on what kind of land?
(a) Government land.
(b) Dowry land.
(c) Farm land.
(d) Animal grazing land.

Short Answer Questions

1. For Aristotle, what is the moment of transition between the level of organization in a government?

2. What is the basic unit of society for Aristotle?

3. Absolute monarchs are trusted completely by their subjects until what?

4. Absolute monarchs have what type of authority?

5. Who was Aristotle's teacher?

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