View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Of the Limits to the Authority of the Society over the Individual.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what work of this ancient philosopher does he refer to factions within a political system?
(a) Politics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Aesthetics.

2. What matter does the philosopher then take up?
(a) Educational systems.
(b) Days off from work.
(c) The Constitution of the United States.
(d) Religious beliefs.

3. What are the additional responsibilities that will be included for a democracy?
(a) How to cooperate among themselves.
(b) How to cooperate among a small group of leaders.
(c) How to cooperate with a leader.
(d) How to elect leaders.

4. What specifically is one thing the author addresses at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Who will feel the need for sovereignty.
(b) How will people adjust to having sovereignty.
(c) What will be the cause of sovereignty.
(d) What amount of sovereignty each individual preserves over himself or herself.

5. What is another major benefit of giving freedom and safety to voice individual opinions within society?
(a) Those who know the truth can share it with others.
(b) Those who are mistaken can come to see the truth.
(c) Those who know the truth can keep it to themselves.
(d) Those who are mistaken will continue to believe only themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was limiting Copernicus' sharing of his knowledge?

2. Why does humanity know the truth about the Solar System?

3. Had many of the Europeans were or recently were living under the authority of monarchies and aristocracies?

4. What is the definition for this type of liberty?

5. What is one example that he cites regarding persecution?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 390 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample