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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. According to Machiavelli, what is the first thing that Citizens seek when starting on the path of chasing their ambitions?
(a) A cause that will incite the passions of the general masses.
(b) The support of a wealthy Noble.
(c) Means to win access to public office.
(d) Not to be harmed by citizens or magistrates.
2. What does Machiavelli claim causes ingratitude from a conquered citizenry?
(a) Taking conquered citizens into slavery.
(b) Treating conquered citizens harshly.
(c) When the conquerors remove freedoms that the citizens knew before being conquered.
(d) Taking the property of conquered citizens.
3. What does "Crescit interea Roma Albae ruinis" mean?
(a) Rome and Alba ruined Crete's industry.
(b) The Roman interrogations ruined Albanian Fertile Crescent.
(c) Rome grew on the ruins of Alba .
(d) Creative Romans will bring ruins to Alba.
4. Why does Machiavelli consider the Roman Caesars to have been a benefit to the Roman Empire?
(a) The Roman Caesars were skilled in choosing advisers to direct the directions of the Republic.
(b) The Roman Caesars acted ruthlessly when confronted with challenges.
(c) Because without the power of the Caesars, the empire would have had difficulty avoiding hazards.
(d) The Roman Caesars had the convenience of acting quickly to confront hazards.
5. What did Machiavelli suggest is the advantage of settling in areas that were "sterile" (barren)?
(a) The poverty of resources would require those living there to have less cause for discord.
(b) The isolation from more fertile areas allow for greater freedom.
(c) Barren areas stand at crossroads between fertile areas so they can control trade between prosperous cities.
(d) Residents of sterile areas become more creative and develop technologies that can be sold to more fertile areas.
Short Answer Questions
1. What should the reader consider as evil when Machiavelli is advising Princes to "recognize evils".
2. What do fertile areas offer to those who settle there according to Machiavelli?
3. Why does Machiavelli recommend that those who want to reform a city should retain the appearance of the institutions they want to reform?
4. Considering Machiavelli's praise for the example of how Nobles manipulated the opportunity for Plebes to select their peers for positions of influence, who is the clear intended audience of "The Discourses"?
5. What were the reasons that Machiavelli cited for the Roman Senate choosing to pay a public stipend to fighting men (soldiers)?
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