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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What factor does Machiavelli suggest makes it easier to rule a new territory?
(a) If the people have never been ruled before.
(b) If the new Prince leaves the old rulers in place.
(c) If the people like the new food introduced into the dominion.
(d) If the people speak the same language.
2. What one thing does Machiavelli insist that every prince needs?
(a) Deep pockets.
(b) The good will of the people.
(c) A strong military.
(d) To read his book.
3. Why does Machiavelli say that new territories are harder to govern than hereditary ones?
(a) It is rarely the case that new rulers improve the lives of the conquered.
(b) People think the new government will be more of the same.
(c) Men always think a new government will be worse than before.
(d) Old leaders must be kept alive and included in the new government.
4. What is Machiavelli offering the Prince Lorenzo de Medici?
(a) The chance to become king of all Italy.
(b) Means of mastering in a short time all Machiavelli has learned about governing.
(c) Personal introductions to great men Machiavelli knows.
(d) A large book of rules for new princes to use in governing the people.
5. What does Machiavelli say a new prince must do quickly after gaining a new dominion?
(a) Read his book.
(b) Hand out money.
(c) Learn quickly.
(d) Build a new palace.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Machiavelli insist that hereditary princedoms are more easily maintained?
2. What role does morality play in keeping a dominion safe according to Machiavelli?
3. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who regained power after the opposition of the Venetians and Pope Julius?
4. What example does Machiavelli give of a dominion that is a limb of a larger one?
5. What advantage does Machiavelli point out for Princes who rule hereditary dominions?
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