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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Citing Moses, Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus, what distinction does Machiavelli make about Moses?
(a) Moses never actually established himself as a leader.
(b) There was something in Moses, some ability that made him worthy to speak with God.
(c) There is no histroy of Moses outside of the Jewish holy writings.
(d) Instead of ruling the Egyptians after defeating them, he left.

2. What is Machiavelli removing from the political thinking during a time when the Roman Catholic Church was still appointing Emperors?
(a) He is removing objections to the combination of church and state.
(b) He is removing constitutional authority.
(c) He is removing political involvement of the church.
(d) He is removing God from politics and the power equation.

3. What is Machiavelli's example of rule by a sole prince?
(a) The Turk empire.
(b) The Kingdom of France.
(c) The Kingdom of Spain.
(d) The Holy Roman Empire.

4. What does Machiavelli suggest makes for peace in a dominion?
(a) A Prince who knows how to hide his bad habits.
(b) A Prince who knows how to keep the people in line by force.
(c) Each day being the same as the day before.
(d) A brilliant and vocal Prince.

5. What is the Renaissance Italian's view of political misfortune?
(a) Perceived weakness on the part of opponents.
(b) Punishment of God for misdeeds.
(c) Something that just happens.
(d) Lack of ability to govern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli say his desire is for Prince Lorenzo?

2. What does Machiavelli say will be an advantage to a prince who lost his dominion by force of arms?

3. What example does Machiavelli give of a conquered territory rebelling against 100 years of servitude?

4. What factor does Machiavelli suggest makes it easier to rule a new territory?

5. Why does Machiavelli say that Prince Lorenzo should not be surprised at what he is saying about new princedoms?

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