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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Right.
(c) Legal.
(d) Just.

2. Aristotle says that the longest lasting and most effective kings are those whose authority is what?
(a) Categorically given.
(b) Categorically denied.
(c) Categorically tightly restricted.
(d) Categorically boundless.

3. 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.

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

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

6. Aristotle says that the Lacedaemonians have a form of communal care for the young, which is called what?
(a) Public education.
(b) Child care.
(c) Public raising.
(d) Child rearing.

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

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

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

10. For Aristotle, a segment of the population is given what term?
(a) Interest group.
(b) Grouping.
(c) People.
(d) Class.

11. A constitution's effectiveness is actually limited by what, according to Aristotle?
(a) Education.
(b) Population.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Mores.

12. Aristotle thinks that the constitution of the Lacedaemonians is what?
(a) Balanced.
(b) Popular.
(c) Well thought out.
(d) Mediocre.

13. Aristotle believes that what resources is important to the location, protection, and defense of the city?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Trees.
(c) Ore.
(d) Water.

14. Aristotle posits that happiness rests on what, for its manifestation within the human life?
(a) Religion.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Vice.
(d) Morality.

15. Aristotle believes that there are ________ underpinnings to the city-state in practice.
(a) Human.
(b) Idealistic.
(c) Just.
(d) Moral.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle believes that a good monarch is not above what?

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

3. Leisure is closely related to the development of virtues and what?

4. According to Aristotle, what will be greatest amongst those of superior intellect and character?

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

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