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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli not discuss democracies?
(a) He considered them inferior.
(b) None existed at that time.
(c) He called democracy by another name.
(d) He rejected the idea outright as a madness of the Greeks.

2. What is the Renaissance Italian's view of political misfortune?
(a) Perceived weakness on the part of opponents.
(b) Something that just happens.
(c) Punishment of God for misdeeds.
(d) Lack of ability to govern.

3. Aside from humble beginnings, what does Machiavelli say that Agathocles and Oliverotto have in common?
(a) They refused to resort to political assassination.
(b) They got their positions from other princes.
(c) They were both Italians.
(d) They knew what they wanted and made a plan to get it.

4. What Roman Emperor does Machiavelli cite as an example of being both a lion and a fox?
(a) Septimius Severus.
(b) Antonius Severus.
(c) Marc Anthony.
(d) Julius Caesar.

5. What does Machiavelli tell the prince is more important than morality in government?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Generosity.
(c) Religion.
(d) Expediency.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the results of Sparta setting up oligarchies in Athens and Thebes after they conquered them?

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

3. What does Machiavelli suggest makes for peace in a dominion?

4. What does the wise prince do to maintain the loyalty of the people?

5. Does Machiavelli suggest that rising to power through cruelty is always wrong?

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