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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Aristocracies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For Aristotle, a segment of the population is given what term?
(a) Grouping.
(b) People.
(c) Class.
(d) Interest group.

2. Plato thought that the wives of the two highest social class should be what?
(a) Housed in the same facility.
(b) Held in common.
(c) From the lower classes.
(d) In charge of ruling.

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

4. How long has Aristotle's "Politics" been around?
(a) Over four millenia.
(b) Over three millenia.
(c) Over two millenia.
(d) Over five millenia.

5. Aristotle says that to treat people who act on behaviors which cause crime, they should pursue and study what?
(a) Drama.
(b) Science.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Law.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says that slaves should only cultivate the virtue of what?

2. What is the greatest number of people Aristotle uses in the exercises in his book?

3. Aristotle says that a ______ state will have everyone recognizing that it is in his best interests to work with the state.

4. What does Aristotle calls the pool from which oligarchies draw their officials?

5. Aristotle says that the poor need to make sure they do what to the rich?

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