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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 some oligarchies can progress to what?
(a) Democracies.
(b) Monarchies.
(c) Aristocracies.
(d) Polities.

2. What name does Aristotle give the class that are fighters and legislators?
(a) Promoters.
(b) Guides.
(c) Protectors.
(d) Guardians.

3. Aristotle says that kings and tyrants rely on personal power combined with what?
(a) The law.
(b) Military power.
(c) Monetary power.
(d) Social power.

4. According to Aristotle, what kinds of attitudes lead to factions?
(a) Militant.
(b) Angry.
(c) Contemptuous.
(d) Arrogant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle thinks that the craftsman who tries to make laws will do what?

2. Aristotle believes that the rational is not anti what?

3. Aristotle believes that anyone who is found with exceptionally high virtue will be encouraged to be what?

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

5. Aristotle says that those greatest in virtue, regardless of all else, should do what?

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