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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Aristotle says there should be a court set up, specifically, to deal with what?
(a) Foreigners.
(b) Women.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Children.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Reason, habituation, and what, form a triplicate of forces available to every man?

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

3. Aristotle says that the poor need to make sure they do what to the rich?

4. Aristotle says that a move can be unpopular and tyrannical yet still what, if it was done for the common good?

5. Unarmed and lightly armed combat is typically the preserve of whom, according to Aristotle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aristotle define melodies?

2. Why do oligarchs tend to come from the wealthy?

3. What is a primary aspect of a tyrant's rule and how do they work to preserve their rule?

4. Why does Aristotle think that musical education is essential to the development of a citizen?

5. What is a statement that describes the belief about equality in an oligarchy?

6. What is a representation issue where factions might occur?

7. What is one way that Aristotle describes of how strife between economic classes can lead to a change in government?

8. What are the characteristics of a sound man according to Aristotle?

9. Why does Aristotle argue for the development of a spiritual character for each person?

10. According to Aristotle, how can a tyrannical move still be right?

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