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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of land does Aristotle think is best for a democracy?

2. Aristotle says that a ______ state will have everyone recognizing that it is in his best interests to work with the state.

3. Aristotle believes that a good monarch is not above what?

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

5. Aristotle posits that happiness rests on what, for its manifestation within the human life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is fractionalization? How does it occur and how can it be prevented? Use Aristotle's ideas to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is a regime according to Aristotle? How does a regime function? What are the specific characteristics of a democratic regime?

Essay Topic 3

Using Aristotle's examples, explain what he thinks a good ruler is and what system would be ideal for a good ruler, and why.

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