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

2. Aristotle says there should be a court set up, specifically, to deal with what?

3. The lay of the land and the type of government have a direct influence on what military aspect of a city-state?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the purpose of a communal meal?

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

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

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

8. Why does Aristotle think that political factions emerge?

9. What is the difference between play and leisure?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Aristotle's definition of the best state? What qualities does it have? What does it do? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Using the text to support your reasoning, explain what Aristotle thinks is the primary unit of society and what importance that unit has.

Essay Topic 3

How do Aristotle and Plato differ in their views on women? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.

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