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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Additional Characteristics of the State & the Role of the Philosopher in the State.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Aristotle says that territory, population, constitution, and name are the four basics of what?
(a) A ruler.
(b) A citizen.
(c) A state.
(d) A people.

3. Aristotle believes that the rational is not anti what?
(a) Anti-passions.
(b) Anti-logical.
(c) Anti-governmental.
(d) Anti-emotional.

4. Absolute monarchs are people whose rule is very much like what?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A professor.
(d) A parent.

5. What does Aristotle calls the pool from which oligarchies draw their officials?
(a) Political elite.
(b) Inherited positions.
(c) Power-groups.
(d) Politically powerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says that marriage needs to take what into account?

2. Unarmed and lightly armed combat is typically the preserve of whom, according to Aristotle?

3. Aristotle says that when an increase in free populace is needed, or when a state is new, there may be lax rules about what?

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

5. Aristotle thinks the best kind of rulership is what?

(see the answer key)

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