Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Republic? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Who gets to own private property?
No one
Everyone
Only philosophers
Only the guardians
Q. What kind of family structure exists in the republic?
Pretty much your regular old standard family
Families are organized into huge dynasties, based on their "metal"
There are no families; children are raised by the state
Only women take care of the family; men have to leave and train to be philosophers
Q. Who rules the republic?
No one; it's a democracy
Philosophers
Tyrants
Poets
Q. What are athletics like in the republic?
There aren't athletics; everyone is studying philosophy
Only the soldiers get to train athletically
They have organized sports, just like us
Athletics are an important part of everyone's education
Q. How do they make sure that children learn about warfare?
They tell them lots of stories about heroes and battles
Children are sent into battle to witness what happens
Battle strategy is a major part of early education
Children actually fight in wars with their parents