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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Machiavelli say is the only art expected of a prince?
(a) The art of fine living.
(b) The art of war.
(c) The art of collecting.
(d) The art of diplomacy.

2. Why does Machiavelli say that the sultans of Turkey and Egypt had to listen more to the military than to the people?
(a) Their countries were controlled by the military.
(b) The people did not understand the threats of invasion.
(c) All the men were drafted into the military.
(d) The best people were in their militaries.

3. Why should a new prince not disarm his people?
(a) It shows that he either distrusts the people or fears them.
(b) It gives the people added duties and importance.
(c) Having arms is a basic human right.
(d) Disarmed people cannot protect their prince.

4. Cesare Borgia was helped in his drive for power by his father. Who was he?
(a) Pope Alexander IV.
(b) King Luis XII of France.
(c) Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan.
(d) The military head of the Orsini.

5. Prior to Charles VIII of France coming to Italy, what was the main focus of the Pope, the Venetians, the King of Naples, the Duke of Milan, and the Florentines?
(a) To form an Italian Republic.
(b) To war among themselves.
(c) To keep foreigners out of Italy.
(d) To restore the Roman Empire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli see as an inevitable result of changes in government?

2. Who does Machiavelli cite as an example of generosity that ended badly?

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

4. What does Machiavelli say was the real cause of Cesare Borgia's ultimate failure?

5. What was Cesare Borgia's greatest mistake according to Machiavelli?

(see the answer key)

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