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

2. In an oligarchy, Aristotle believes that there are normally what type of requirements on citizenship privileges?
(a) Generational.
(b) Active.
(c) Property.
(d) Residence.

3. The lay of the land and the type of government have a direct influence on what military aspect of a city-state?
(a) Offense.
(b) Defense.
(c) Observation.
(d) Prevention.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says that trouble arises within a state when people who deserve _______ are denied them.

2. Aristotle says that it is important to treat those who will be soldiers for the state how?

3. Aristotle believes that in an oligarchy, the oligarchs come from where?

4. Aristotle says that the longest lasting and most effective kings are those whose authority is what?

5. When people are younger they should learn to play instruments. When they are older they should do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of law does a good monarch adhere to?

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

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

4. What are the virtues related to the top positions in an oligarchy according to Aristotle?

5. How does education support the government?

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

7. What does Aristotle believe the relationship between virtue and prosperity is?

8. What does Aristotle think about the vulnerability of monarchies to tyranny?

9. How does Aristotle define melodies?

10. What questions does Aristotle want answered about the courts in each state?

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