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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What created society according to the text?

    <p>Kinship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of societal institutions in a society?

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

    How are social relationships governed in a society?

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

    According to Aristotle, what phrase describes humans' nature?

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

    What role does a State play in society?

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

    Which association is considered primary according to the text?

    <p>Family</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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