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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Machiavelli not discuss democracies?
2. Machiavelli gives the example of how Cesare Borgia used Minister Remiro d'Orco in his plan to rule Romagna. After d'Orco brought the territory under control, what does Machiavelli say Cesare Borgia did to get the loyalty of the people?
3. What does Machiavelli say about skilled mercenary captains?
4. How does Machiavelli say that the successors of Alexander the Great were able to retain power after his untimely death?
5. What does Machiavelli say was the reason for successes by Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why should a new prince not set up a system of magistrates from among the people?
2. Describe the factors that may make it easier for a new prince to rule.
3. How does Machiavelli say that hereditary States are the easier ones to control?
4. Define the problems of a State that is ruled by a king and the nobility.
5. Explain how Machiavelli sees the importance of sound laws and a sound military.
6. Describe the conditions that made it possible for Moses, Romulus, Cyrus, and Theseus to be successful in uniting their people.
7. What does Machiavelli mean when he says that dominions are obtained by either good Fortune or merit?
8. Describe the weakness Machiavelli sees with using mercenaries as the primary military strength of the prince.
9. If a hereditary prince loses his dominion in war, will he be able to regain his former position? Explain.
10. What are the two types of princedoms as identified by Machiavelli?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay answering and discussing the question, Is honesty always the best policy?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay on the Medici family returning to power and what it meant to Machiavelli.
Essay Topic 3
Write a story about a young person's problem when two of his or her friends are fighting.
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