Aristotle's Views on Politics and Democracy
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According to Aristotle, a human being is considered a political animal because

  • he is naturally inclined to participate in politics (correct)
  • he is a citizen of a nation-state
  • he is not human but a beast or a God
  • he can live outside the state

    • In Aristotle's time, the state he knew was

  • a small village with only a few families
  • a city-state like Athens or Sparta (correct)
  • a nation-state like the Philippines or the United States
  • as small as Singapore with fewer people

    • In ancient Greece, ceremonies involving the Gods were considered

  • private rituals
  • political activities
  • religious ceremonies
  • civic ceremonies (correct)

    • Today, most human beings live in

    <p>nation-states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Olympics, which started in ancient Greece, were originally

    <p>political activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, why is a human being considered a political animal?

    <p>Because a human being is naturally inclined to live in a city-state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were ceremonies involving the Gods considered in ancient Greece?

    <p>Civic ceremonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Olympics originally in ancient Greece?

    <p>Political activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the state Aristotle knew and the nation-states of today?

    <p>The state Aristotle knew was smaller in size and population than the nation-states of today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a nation-state?

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

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