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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Aristotle, what kinds of attitudes lead to factions?
(a) Militant.
(b) Angry.
(c) Contemptuous.
(d) Arrogant.

3. Aristotle says that a government will have problems when more of its people are interested in profit than in what?
(a) Honor.
(b) Dedication.
(c) Politics.
(d) Service.

4. Aristotle says that the poor need to make sure they do what to the rich?
(a) Take money and redistribute it.
(b) Protect their property.
(c) Tax them.
(d) Include them in decisions.

5. What kind of musical method is Aristotle in favor of?
(a) Ionian.
(b) Dorian.
(c) Athenian.
(d) Spartan.

6. A system of what, according to Aristotle, is intended to help society reflect the government?
(a) Education.
(b) Beliefs.
(c) Religion.
(d) Economics.

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

8. When people are younger they should learn to play instruments. When they are older they should do what?
(a) Listen to music.
(b) Perform music.
(c) Compose music.
(d) Critique music.

9. Aristotle says that it is important to treat those who will be soldiers for the state how?
(a) With enough education.
(b) With respect.
(c) With enough property.
(d) With enough money.

10. In oligarchies, what is the group that needs special protections?
(a) The women.
(b) The poor.
(c) The middle-class.
(d) The children.

11. Aristotle says that democracies mistakenly assume that equality in one area means what?
(a) Equality of social standing.
(b) Universal equality.
(c) Inequality of property rights.
(d) Inequality in others.

12. According to Aristotle, music can contribute to the development of what?
(a) Character.
(b) Ideals.
(c) Discipline.
(d) Selflessness.

13. Aristotle says that changing the economics of a state means that what has to change?
(a) Rule of law.
(b) Government.
(c) Political elite.
(d) Constitution.

14. Aristotle says that the most important factor is that the _______ supports the style of government.
(a) Culture.
(b) People.
(c) Resources.
(d) Citizens.

15. Oligarchies, according to Aristotle, believe that inequalities of wealth indicate what?
(a) Equality in other areas.
(b) Universal inequalities.
(c) Inequality in social standing.
(d) That the poor are better off without anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a government is seen by the people as being excessive, what will that create?

2. Education should be organized on a great scale so that the children can be prepared for life in ways that what?

3. What does Aristotle want in the city center?

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

5. Aristotle says that when the people are close to equal, the education system needs to be designed so that the ruled can do what?

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