............ was a threat to the democratic nature of Athens, as illustrated by Plato. a)Oligarchy b)Philosophers c)Noblemen d)Middle Class
d)Middle Class; Plato sthe middle class (the few) the reason behind the failure of democratic Athens. (The lack of coherent unity in Athenian democracy)
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In Political Theory there are three classifications. Explain them and name a political theorist for the ones that were covered in class.
Normative, Empirical, Contemporary. Aristotle was the first empirical researcher. Sokrates & Plato were normative.
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Which of the following is a deviant from monarchy? a)Kingship b)Tyranny c)Aristocracy d)Oligarchy
b)Tyranny.
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Who was the famous leader taught by Aristotle: a)Julius Ceaser b)Socrates C)Plato D)Alexander, The Great
Alexander, The Great (the great conqueror)
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T/F: Classical political theorists laid the foundation of democracy, governance, societal structure and ruling.
True. Ancient Greeks were considered to be the founders of western civilization by tackling concepts of justice, democracy, equality and much more.
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Plato criticized the democratic nature of Athens, where people were manipulated by few.
True
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T/F: Aristotle was Socrates' student.
False. Plato was Socrates' student.
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In Plato's allegory of The Cave, the prisoners represent_________? a)Philosophers b)Aristotle's students c)Women d)Humans
d) Humans; The prisoners symbolize those of a sensible world unwilling to see or face reality, humans. In their ignorance the prisoners hide away in the cave.
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T/F: Aristotle was put on trial for corrupting the youth.
False. Socrates was the one put on trial for corrupting the youth.
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Explain how anthropology, history and sociology are different with provided examples.
Anthropology: preliterate soc; how tradition has its roots in some of the pol sys. History: "History w/o PS has no fruift" Socio: Who thinks what about politics
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Who wrote the Allegory of the Cave?
Plato
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T/F: Ancient Greeks were considered to be the founders of western civilization.
True; political thought originated in Greece due to the works of its philosophers.
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Plato wrote the book "Nicomachean Ethics " about the government.