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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. What kind of land does Aristotle think is best for a democracy?
(a) Mountainous, rocky lands.
(b) River and marsh lands.
(c) Open, flat lands.
(d) Harbor lands.

2. Aristotle believes that poor and middle-class politicians should be what?
(a) Not allowed.
(b) Encouraged.
(c) Elected.
(d) Paid.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Oligarchies, according to Aristotle, believe that inequalities of wealth indicate what?

2. Aristotle says that the life of a philosopher will likely be what type of life?

3. According to Aristotle, what kinds of attitudes lead to factions?

4. Aristotle says that marriage needs to take what into account?

5. Aristotle believes that ensuring the division and inheritance of estates is a way to control wealth and what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does education support the government?

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

3. Why does Aristotle think that political factions emerge?

4. What is the purpose of a communal meal?

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

6. For Aristotle, what does it mean to live in the manner of one's choosing?

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

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

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

10. What does Aristotle mean when he says "taking turns at ruling?"

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