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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Education and Leisure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Syracuse, a tyranny was overthrown by the people but turned into what?
(a) Warring.
(b) A democracy.
(c) An oligarchy.
(d) A monarchy.

2. Aristotle says that regulation of property by the state requires regulation of what?
(a) Resources.
(b) Population.
(c) Jobs and occupations.
(d) Wealth.

3. Aristotle says that the life of a philosopher will likely be what type of life?
(a) Hectic.
(b) Slow.
(c) Inactive.
(d) Active.

4. Aristotle says that marriage needs to take what into account?
(a) Social status.
(b) Power.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Politics.

5. Dionysus of Syracuse ruled on what island?
(a) Crete.
(b) Sicily.
(c) Agammemnon.
(d) Macedonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the highest ranking officials do Plato and Aristotle thinks should be above the law?

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

3. A system of what, according to Aristotle, is intended to help society reflect the government?

4. Aristotle says that when people of wealth are cast into poverty, it is a breeding ground for what?

5. Aristotle posits that happiness rests on what, for its manifestation within the human life?

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