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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is defined as things for rest and relaxation but does not make a good end in itself?
(a) Family time.
(b) Play.
(c) Peace.
(d) Recreation.

2. What is the term Aristotle gives for a government that has a sovereign rule of one?
(a) Aristocracy.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Despotism.
(d) Tyranny.

3. Aristotle believes that what resources is important to the location, protection, and defense of the city?
(a) Water.
(b) Mountains.
(c) Ore.
(d) Trees.

4. The lay of the land and the type of government have a direct influence on what military aspect of a city-state?
(a) Prevention.
(b) Observation.
(c) Defense.
(d) Offense.

5. Aristotle says that factions emerge from a desire for what?
(a) Liberty.
(b) Freedom.
(c) More rights.
(d) Equality.

6. The Greeks called physical training what?
(a) Wrestling.
(b) Gymnastics.
(c) Rituals.
(d) Workouts.

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

8. Aristotle believes that there are ________ underpinnings to the city-state in practice.
(a) Just.
(b) Idealistic.
(c) Human.
(d) Moral.

9. Aristotle wants people to cultivate the skill of playing instruments and what?
(a) Writing music.
(b) Creating lyrics.
(c) Singing.
(d) Accompanying singers.

10. Leisure is closely related to the development of virtues and what?
(a) Culture.
(b) Civic duties.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Identity.

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

12. Aristotle says that the identity of the state is connected to what?
(a) Its flag.
(b) Its production.
(c) Its location.
(d) Its enemies.

13. Aristotle says that the poor are commonly left out of serving as government officials because they are not threatened with ______ for not participating.
(a) Imprisonment.
(b) Fines.
(c) Punishment.
(d) Lack of social standing.

14. What kind of land does Aristotle think is best for a democracy?
(a) Mountainous, rocky lands.
(b) Harbor lands.
(c) River and marsh lands.
(d) Open, flat lands.

15. Aristotle says that women are taught to endure and dish out what, in their families, homes, and with other women?
(a) Mastery.
(b) Tyranny.
(c) Obedience.
(d) Despotism.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aristotle, music can contribute to the development of what?

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

3. Aristotle says that the longest lasting and most effective kings are those whose authority is what?

4. Aristotle says that kings and tyrants rely on personal power combined with what?

5. Dionysus of Syracuse ruled on what island?

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