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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was responsible for weakening the power of Colonna and Orsini, the barons of Rome?
(a) Cesare Borgia.
(b) King Louis VII.
(c) Remiro d'Orco.
(d) Charles VIII of France.

2. What does Machiavelli suggest is the surest way to govern a conquered territory?
(a) Keep the old system in place.
(b) Start paying higher salaries to bureaucrats.
(c) Declare many holidays.
(d) Destroy its civil and political systems first.

3. What ancient example does Machiavelli use to illustrate the rise to power through criminal actions?
(a) Alexander the Great.
(b) Pope Alexander IV.
(c) Moses.
(d) Agathocles of Sicily.

4. What advantage does Machiavelli point out for Princes who rule hereditary dominions?
(a) He can get away with having more vices.
(b) The Prince who inherited his donimion can disband his army.
(c) People are accustomed to rule by that family.
(d) It is impossible for him to lose his dominion.

5. How does Machiavelli say that the great military leaders of history were so successful?
(a) By imitating the great men before them.
(b) By finding new ways to avoid war.
(c) By studying the arts.
(d) By relying on hired soldiers from other countries.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Romans maintain control in Capua, Carthage, and Numantia?

2. When does Machiavelli say a prince should be thinking most about military strategy?

3. Aside from humble beginnings, what does Machiavelli say that Agathocles and Oliverotto have in common?

4. Why does Machiavelli not use Agathocles as an example of meritorious rise to power?

5. How does Machiavelli say a private citizen might make himself a prince?

(see the answer key)

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