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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Aristocracies.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For Aristotle, what is the moment of transition between the level of organization in a government?
(a) When it moves beyond the village.
(b) When it moves beyond the pair.
(c) When it moves beyond the household.
(d) When it moves between city-states.

3. Aristotle compares a constitution to what?
(a) The capstone in an arch.
(b) The gears in a mill.
(c) The hub of a spoked wheel.
(d) The supporting column of a building.

4. Who is the translator in this edition of of Aristotle's "Politics?"
(a) Wodwooth.
(b) Sinclair.
(c) MacAdams.
(d) Samuelson.

5. Aristotle says that acquiring what is needed is what?
(a) Natural.
(b) Encouraged.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Human.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says that territory, population, constitution, and name are the four basics of what?

2. The first introduction provides a look at the history of the book that is over how many pages?

3. The father-son relationship is intended to epitomize what relationship?

4. Aristotle says that holding property in common, in communal status, leads to what?

5. Aristotle gives what name to the people who own crops and livestock?

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