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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli say that new territories are harder to govern than hereditary ones?
(a) Men always think a new government will be worse than before.
(b) It is rarely the case that new rulers improve the lives of the conquered.
(c) People think the new government will be more of the same.
(d) Old leaders must be kept alive and included in the new government.

2. What combination of circumstances does Machiavelli identify in men like Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?
(a) Strength and fortitude.
(b) Time and location.
(c) Opportunity and merit.
(d) Pride and ability.

3. What themes does Machiavelli introduce in Chapter One?
(a) The importance of a republic.
(b) Good fortune and merit.
(c) Colonization and residency.
(d) Arms and strategy.

4. What role does morality play in keeping a dominion safe according to Machiavelli?
(a) None whatsoever.
(b) It is only necessary for hereditary Princedoms.
(c) Only a little. People barely notice such things.
(d) Everything. The Prince must be ruled by God.

5. The next best way to rule a new territory, according to Machiavelli, is to establish a colony. Why?
(a) The people can now take justice into their own hands.
(b) The only people really annoyed will be those who have lost their land.
(c) The conquered people get lots of land and plenty to eat.
(d) The people who have been harmed can take revenge easily.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Machiavelli think New Dominions were formed?

2. How does Machiavelli define a new princedom or dominion?

3. What does Machiavelli insist about a Prince who lost his dominion by force?

4. Why does Machiavelli insist that hereditary princedoms are more easily maintained?

5. How do the Medici come to power?

(see the answer key)

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