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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the term Aristotle gives for a government that has a sovereign rule of one?
(a) Despotism.
(b) Aristocracy.
(c) Tyranny.
(d) Monarchy.

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

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. Aristotle says that a professional musician is like a what?
(a) Slave.
(b) God.
(c) Poet.
(d) Mechanic.

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

7. Leisure is closely related to the development of virtues and what?
(a) Identity.
(b) Civic duties.
(c) Culture.
(d) Democracy.

8. Aristotle believes that something is greater in value than any possessions one might have. What is it?
(a) The body.
(b) The senses.
(c) The mind.
(d) The soul.

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

10. Aristotle says that a lack of what, is the primary source of changes within a state's constitution?
(a) Vigilance.
(b) Participation.
(c) Education.
(d) Desire.

11. Aristotle says that in tyranny, personal power, and which of the following, hold sway irrespective of the law.
(a) Prestige.
(b) Military might.
(c) Money.
(d) Individuality.

12. Aristotle says that a move can be unpopular and tyrannical yet still what, if it was done for the common good?
(a) What was supposed to be done.
(b) Just.
(c) Legal.
(d) Right.

13. An agrarian state is one that does what?
(a) Exclusively manufactures agriculture.
(b) Produces cattle and livestock.
(c) Exports agriculture.
(d) Produces agriculture.

14. Aristotle believes that in an oligarchy, the oligarchs come from where?
(a) The wealthy.
(b) The aristocracy.
(c) The poor.
(d) The middle-class.

15. Aristotle says that those greatest in virtue, regardless of all else, should do what?
(a) Be judges.
(b) Learn to be leaders.
(c) Rule.
(d) Be the rich.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In an oligarchy, Aristotle believes that there are normally what type of requirements on citizenship privileges?

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

4. Aristotle believes that the evil of selfishness is self-service taken what?

5. Aristotle believes that what resources is important to the location, protection, and defense of the city?

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