The Discourses Quiz Questions | Quiz: Book One, The Development of Rome's Constitution, The Popular Demand for a Share in Government, The Management of the Populace, The Advantages of Popular Government

Quiz: Book One, The Development of Rome's Constitution, The Popular Demand for a Share in Government, The Management of the Populace, The Advantages of Popular Government

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

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

2. How does Machiavelli suggest that a man with...
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