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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) Open, flat lands.
(c) Harbor lands.
(d) River and marsh lands.

2. Aristotle says that a judicial system is one arm of the government of every state. He calls the judicial system what?
(a) Observation.
(b) Justice.
(c) Litigation.
(d) Deliberation.

3. A system of what, according to Aristotle, is intended to help society reflect the government?
(a) Religion.
(b) Beliefs.
(c) Economics.
(d) Education.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In an oligarchy, Aristotle believes that there are normally what type of requirements on citizenship privileges?

3. Aristotle says that kings and tyrants rely on personal power combined with what?

4. Aristotle believes that what resources is important to the location, protection, and defense of the city?

5. In oligarchies, what is the group that needs special protections?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of a communal meal?

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

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

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

5. What is the difference between play and leisure?

6. How does education support the government?

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

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

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

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

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