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

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

3. Aristotle says that democracies mistakenly assume that equality in one area means what?
(a) Equality of social standing.
(b) Universal equality.
(c) Inequality in others.
(d) Inequality of property rights.

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

5. Aristotle believes that ensuring the division and inheritance of estates is a way to control wealth and what?
(a) Oligarchies.
(b) Monarchies.
(c) Population.
(d) Influence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Aristotle want in the city center?

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

4. Aristotle says that the Lacedaemonians have a form of communal care for the young, which is called what?

5. Aristotle says that women are taught to endure and dish out what, in their families, homes, and with other women?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the difference between play and leisure?

3. According to Aristotle, how should the curriculum for education of young children be chosen?

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

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

6. What is the sign of a healthy state for Aristotle?

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

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

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

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

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