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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oligarchies, according to Aristotle, believe that inequalities of wealth indicate what?

2. In an oligarchy, Aristotle believes that there are normally what type of requirements on citizenship privileges?

3. Aristotle urges that kingship be granted on virtues of birth and what?

4. Aristotle says that a lack of what, is the primary source of changes within a state's constitution?

5. Aristotle says that changing the economics of a state means that what has to change?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between play and leisure?

2. What is a statement that describes the belief about equality in an oligarchy?

3. According to Aristotle, how can a tyrannical move still be right?

4. What is the sign of a healthy state for Aristotle?

5. What are the virtues related to the top positions in an oligarchy according to Aristotle?

6. For Aristotle, what does it mean to live in the manner of one's choosing?

7. What does Aristotle mean when he says "taking turns at ruling?"

8. Why does Aristotle think that musical education is essential to the development of a citizen?

9. What is the purpose of a communal meal?

10. Why does Aristotle think that political factions emerge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Aristotle, what leads to the overthrow of a government, and how can this be presented? Use Aristotle's examples to help explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What are Aristotle's two arguments about force and its use? How are these arguments related to his main point? Make sure you use specific citations from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is Aristotle's definition of the best state? What qualities does it have? What does it do? Support your answer with examples from the book.

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