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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. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who had the support of his people and was able to withstand invasion?

2. What themes does Machiavelli introduce in Chapter One?

3. Why is setting up a system of government using conquered citizens effective?

4. After Alexander VI, how did the Pope continue to strengthen the Church's position?

5. What are the two types of government identified by Machiavelli?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Machiavelli believes a newly conquered territory is harder to govern than a hereditary dominion.

2. How did Cesare Borgia hold onto power in Romagna?

3. Describe the weakness Machiavelli sees with using mercenaries as the primary military strength of the prince.

4. Tell how Machiavelli suggests it is easiest to control a conquered state.

5. How does Machiavelli say that hereditary States are the easier ones to control?

6. What advantage does the hereditary prince have in maintaining his dominion?

7. Explain why Machiavelli does not speak about Republics in THE PRINCE.

8. Briefly write down how Machiavelli describes Agathocles of Sicily.

9. Explain how, according to Machiavelli, Alexander the Great was able to establish a government in Persia that lasted long after his untimely death.

10. Explain the customary way to seek the favor and audience of a prince.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the subject of politicians trying to please everyone to stay in power.

Essay Topic 2

Write a paper on the influence of art during the Italian Renaissance.

Essay Topic 3

Using the example of Cesare Borgia, write an essay entitled ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY.

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