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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Machiavelli suggest is the weakness of a mercenary military?
(a) It is only useful during times of war.
(b) It is difficult to replace members who decide to return to their homes.
(c) It is too expensive to keep up during peace times.
(d) It works only for pay and may defect to the opposition or simply run away.

2. How does Machiavelli say that the successors of Alexander the Great were able to retain power after his untimely death?
(a) The people were so happy to be rid of Darius that they accepted anyone else.
(b) Under his system, governance was easily transferred to his appointed ministers.
(c) They did not let the people know that Alexander had died.
(d) The people did not care who ruled them.

3. How can a common citizen rise to political power?
(a) By popular election.
(b) As a compromise between two parties.
(c) Through the help of friends.
(d) With a lot of money behind him.

4. What does Machiavelli say a new prince must do quickly after gaining a new dominion?
(a) Hand out money.
(b) Learn quickly.
(c) Build a new palace.
(d) Read his book.

5. How did the Romans maintain control in Capua, Carthage, and Numantia?
(a) They moved the Roman capital to Carthage.
(b) They made them all Roman citizens with new priviliges.
(c) They allowed them to select government officials from their own citizens.
(d) They destroyed them and set up their own system of government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli suggest may make a hereditary ruler unpopular with his people?

2. After gaining dominions by merit, how does Machiavelli say a prince can hold his new territories?

3. What is the Renaissance Italian's view of political misfortune?

4. Why should a prince keep down factions in his princedom?

5. How does Machiavelli say Agathocles became Prince of Syracuse?

(see the answer key)

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