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?

<p>In the family (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Multiplication of families (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What created society according to the text?

<p>Kinship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of societal institutions in a society?

<p>They cannot be denied (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are social relationships governed in a society?

<p>By necessity, custom, courtesy, and morality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what phrase describes humans' nature?

<p>'Man is a social animal' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does a State play in society?

<p>To regulate political activity for social order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which association is considered primary according to the text?

<p>Family (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>For its very existence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Men of one totem group married all the women of another totem group. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ownership of land and family name are passed from mother to daughter. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>During the beginning of the pastoral stage. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The theories do not address the purpose of forming a state. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Both polygamy and polyandry. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Minangkabau society as mentioned in the text?

<p>They are considered the largest matriarchal society in the world. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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