Aristotle's 'Politics' Treatise Overview

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What according to Aristotle is the society composed of?

Descendants of multiple families

Random individuals

Descendants of one family (correct)

Strangers from different families

What was considered the unit of society at the beginning according to the text?

Tribe

Family (correct)

State

Clan

What is the symbol of kinship according to the text?

Geographical location

Religious beliefs

Language spoken

Name of the common ancestor (correct)

According to R.M. MacIver, where is the origin of government seen first?

In the family Signup and view all the answers

What led to the formation of clans according to the text?

Multiplication of families Signup and view all the answers

What created society according to the text?

Kinship Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of societal institutions in a society?

They cannot be denied Signup and view all the answers

How are social relationships governed in a society?

By necessity, custom, courtesy, and morality Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what phrase describes humans' nature?

'Man is a social animal' Signup and view all the answers

What role does a State play in society?

To regulate political activity for social order Signup and view all the answers

Which association is considered primary according to the text?

Family Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the State depend on society according to the text?

For its very existence Signup and view all the answers

In the totem group system, how were men and women from different groups involved in marriage?

Men of one totem group married all the women of another totem group. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Minangkabau society mentioned in the text?

Ownership of land and family name are passed from mother to daughter. Signup and view all the answers

How did Edward Jenks suggest human civilization transitioned from matriarchal to patriarchal societies?

During the beginning of the pastoral stage. Signup and view all the answers

Why have patriarchal and matriarchal theories been criticized according to the text?

The theories do not address the purpose of forming a state. Signup and view all the answers

What type of marriage system was practiced in the totem group system?

Both polygamy and polyandry. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Minangkabau society as mentioned in the text?

They are considered the largest matriarchal society in the world. Signup and view all the answers