Virtual Core Studies 1
Classical Origins of Western Culture

Self-Quiz on Plato's Republic (part 2)

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1. Sokrates states that human beings gather together in communities because

they instinctively desire to do so
the gods commanded them to do so
no individual is self-sufficient
they have evolved from socially interacting primates

2. The city which Sokrates imagines will need an army. Why?

it must acquire and defend enough territory to maintain a luxurous standard of living
the military will be able to keep disgruntled citizens from rebelling
the city will be able someday to acquire an empire
the citizens will be patriotically proud of the soldiers' exploits

3. The ideal city will have three social classes: Guardians (Rulers); Auxiliaries (the military); farmers and craftsmen. The citizens will be told a myth: that into their souls at birth was mixed either gold, or silver, or iron and brass. The point of the myth is that

those at the top will always be richest
everyone belongs naturally to one social class
strong legislation is necessary to make sure everyone is equal
social conflict is built into the fabric of the city

4. In which social class does wisdom reside?

the Guardians (Rulers)
the Auxiliaries
the farmers and craftsmen
all of the above

5. In which social class does courage reside?

the Guardians (Rulers)
the Auxiliaries
the farmers and craftsmen
all of the above

6. In which social class does temperance (moderation) reside?

the Guardians (Rulers)
the Auxiliaries
the farmers and craftsmen
all of the above

7. In which social class does justice reside?

the Guardians (Rulers)
the Auxiliaries
the farmers and craftsmen
all of the above

8. The human soul, says Sokrates, has three parts analogous to the three classes of the city: reason; the spirited part (the part that feels righteous anger); the appetites. In which part of the soul does wisdom reside?

reason
the spirited part
the appetites
all of the above

9. In which part of the soul does courage reside?

reason
the spirited part
the appetites
all of the above

10. In which part of the soul does justice reside?

reason
the spirited part
the appetites
all of the above

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