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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two types of government identified by Machiavelli?
(a) State and Dominion.
(b) Kingdom and City State.
(c) State and Republic.
(d) City State and Territory.

2. Citing Moses, Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus, what distinction does Machiavelli make about Moses?
(a) Moses never actually established himself as a leader.
(b) Instead of ruling the Egyptians after defeating them, he left.
(c) There was something in Moses, some ability that made him worthy to speak with God.
(d) There is no histroy of Moses outside of the Jewish holy writings.

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

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

5. What does Machiavelli see as the problem with barons?
(a) The people tend to give more aligeance to the barrons than to the prince.
(b) Barons are known for being cruel and causing trouble.
(c) Barons can do only what the prince orders.
(d) The people do not understand the difference between a prince and a baron.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Machiavelli's example of rule by a sole prince?

2. Why is Niccolo Machiavelli suddenly out of a job?

3. How does Machiavelli describe the temper (mindset) of the public?

4. The next best way to rule a new territory, according to Machiavelli, is to establish a colony. Why?

5. Why does Machiavelli not discuss democracies?

(see the answer key)

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