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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. Why does Machiavelli insist that hereditary princedoms are more easily maintained?
2. After Alexander VI, how did the Pope continue to strengthen the Church's position?
3. Machiavelli says some new princes may gain their new states either in exchange for money or as a favor. What other means does he point out for gaining a state?
4. What is it that Machiavelli refrains from doing in his book?
5. Why does Machiavelli say that new territories are harder to govern than hereditary ones?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Machiavelli mean when he says that dominions are obtained by either good Fortune or merit?
2. What are the two types of princedoms as identified by Machiavelli?
3. Explain why Machiavelli believes a newly conquered territory is harder to govern than a hereditary dominion.
4. Describe the reasons Machiavelli says the German cities are so secure.
5. What is the difference between a principality established by the nobles and one set up by the commoners?
6. Why is it easier to rule a princedom than it is to govern a state or republic?
7. How are Ecclesiastical dominions so easily maintained?
8. Describe the weakness Machiavelli sees with using mercenaries as the primary military strength of the prince.
9. Briefly write down how Machiavelli describes Agathocles of Sicily.
10. Define the problems of a State that is ruled by a king and the nobility.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a short story about an imaginary meeting between Machiavelli and the Godfather.
Essay Topic 2
Write a paper on the influence of art during the Italian Renaissance.
Essay Topic 3
Machiavelli favored the death penalty. Write an essay expressing your opinion on that subject.
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