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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Book 3: Chapter 1, Citizens & Constitutions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Aristotle, what is the form of government found in families?
(a) Tyranny.
(b) Oligarchy.
(c) Monarchy.
(d) Hierarchy.

2. When Aristotle describes a "pair" in society, what is he describing?
(a) An adult man and woman.
(b) Any pair of people that work together.
(c) Any pair of citizens who contract together.
(d) Any two consenting adults.

3. The philosopher says that there are different _______ involved in farming and law-making.
(a) Skills.
(b) Virtues.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Tasks.

4. There is an unconfirmed story that, at the time of his death, Aristotle's "Politics" was what?
(a) Sent to Alexandria.
(b) Burned.
(c) Unpublished.
(d) Buried with him.

5. Aristotle says that monarchies are purely what?
(a) Hierarchical.
(b) Patriarchal.
(c) Natural.
(d) Matriarchal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says there are two things a ruler must be concerned with: the population and what?

2. Logging, gathering fruits, and using minerals are lumped under what term?

3. The first known translation of "Politics" after Aristotle's death was into what language?

4. Who founded the Spartan constitution?

5. Aristotle says that those who write constitutions are statesmen, philosophers and what?

(see the answer key)

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