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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 advocates development of the spiritual character virtues within every individual as a means to what?
(a) Create a sense of virtue.
(b) Further the state.
(c) Instill pride.
(d) Educate the people.

2. Aristotle says that the second greatest cause of crime are desires that reach beyond what?
(a) Others.
(b) Wants.
(c) Needs.
(d) Means.

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

4. Aristotle defines the second sign of social and political liberty as what?
(a) Speaking in the manner one chooses.
(b) Educating one's children in the manner one chooses.
(c) Living in the manner one chooses.
(d) Moving around in the manner one chooses.

5. What is the method of acquisition involved in the accumulation of livestock animals?
(a) Stock hoarding.
(b) Livestock rearing.
(c) Livestock hoarding.
(d) Stock rearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. For Aristotle, what is one of the strongest signs of social and political liberty?

2. Aristotle believes that in most societies, there is numerically more of what type of citizens than any other?

3. An agrarian state is one that does what?

4. Aristotle believes that poor and middle-class politicians should be what?

5. For Aristotle, what is the moment of transition between the level of organization in a government?

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