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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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?
(a) Holding many public meetings.
(b) Bribing the military.
(c) Promising to lower taxes.
(d) Making themselves popular with the people.

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

4. Why is setting up a system of government using conquered citizens effective?
(a) They do not have to pay tribute to the new prince.
(b) They see they cannot survive without the protection and support of the conquering prince.
(c) They do not have to make friends of the new prince.
(d) They see that everything will be exactly like their old government.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli not discuss democracies?

2. What does say the sole prince can do that the prince with barons cannot?

3. In acquiring a new dominion, if the prince does not use the force of his own arms, what alternative does Machiavelli suggest?

4. What role does morality play in keeping a dominion safe according to Machiavelli?

5. What example does Machiavelli give of a conquered territory rebelling against 100 years of servitude?

(see the answer key)

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