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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle says that there can be problems when more of the citizens are attracted to profit than to what?
(a) Honor.
(b) Politics.
(c) People.
(d) Desire.

2. Aristotle says that when the people are close to equal, the education system needs to be designed so that the ruled can do what?
(a) Develop into military men.
(b) Develop their talents.
(c) Develop into rulers.
(d) Develop a sense of civic duty.

3. Unarmed and lightly armed combat is typically the preserve of whom, according to Aristotle?
(a) The middle-class.
(b) The poor.
(c) The women.
(d) The young men.

4. Music is one of the arts which what kind of time is intended to produce?
(a) School time.
(b) Family time.
(c) Leisure time.
(d) Play time.

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

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

7. The Greeks called physical training what?
(a) Gymnastics.
(b) Wrestling.
(c) Workouts.
(d) Rituals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. What is defined as things for rest and relaxation but does not make a good end in itself?
(a) Peace.
(b) Play.
(c) Recreation.
(d) Family time.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. An agrarian state is one that does what?

3. According to Aristotle, what is the greatest threat within any state?

4. Aristotle says that in tyranny, personal power, and which of the following, hold sway irrespective of the law.

5. Aristotle says that the identity of the state is connected to what?

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