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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, The Growth of Rome's Empire, Preface, Methods of Expansion, Colonization and War: Its Causes and Cost, Diplomacy and War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Through what means does Machiavelli suggest that a City can achieve what he considers greatness?
(a) Through laws and wealth.
(b) Through fear and violence.
(c) Through love or force.
(d) Through conquest and deceit.

2. What does "Crescit interea Roma Albae ruinis" mean?
(a) Creative Romans will bring ruins to Alba.
(b) Rome grew on the ruins of Alba .
(c) The Roman interrogations ruined Albanian Fertile Crescent.
(d) Rome and Alba ruined Crete's industry.

3. What does Machiavelli consider to be the worst example to be provided by leaders in a Republic?
(a) For leaders to make a law and refuse to observe it.
(b) For leaders to avoid harsh punishments for law breakers.
(c) For leaders to choose weak captains.
(d) For leaders to neglect the ordering of an army.

4. What were the "demonstrations made to the benefit" of Plebes that Machiavelli reported were taken by Roman Nobility in Book 1, Section 52?
(a) Offerings to Plebes of land in newly captured territories.
(b) A reduction of taxes and the initiation of public works jobs for which Plebes would have the first opportunity for hiring.
(c) A regular schedule of holidays throughout the year that gave Plebes an opportunity to rest.
(d) Allowing Plebes to contend for four Tribune positions and paying wages to soldiers.

5. How does Machiavelli suggest that Princes and other leaders deal with acts that offend their citizens?
(a) Distract the Citizens by making war against a nearby province.
(b) Increase their power and penalties for crimes and scare the Citizens into submission and acceptance.
(c) Make the offense quickly then act to reassure them and give them cause to quiet and firm their spirits.
(d) Increase taxes on the wealthy and use the money in ways that benefit the general masses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Roman soldiers provide for themselves before the Senate decided to pay them?

2. What does Machiavelli establish as the relationship between gold and good soldiers?

3. What does Machiavelli claim will make a City great?

4. How did Machiavelli begin the preface to "The Discourses"?

5. In defending his view that Roman Dictators served their city well, what phrase does Machiavelli use to explain how the Caesars absorbed their power?

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