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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Cesare Borgia's greatest mistake according to Machiavelli?
(a) Distancing himself from the French court.
(b) Helping the Spanish cardinals elect a Spanish Pope.
(c) Allowing the election of Pope Julius II.
(d) Failure to get medical attention soon enough.

2. How can a common citizen rise to political power?
(a) By popular election.
(b) Through the help of friends.
(c) As a compromise between two parties.
(d) With a lot of money behind him.

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

4. How does Machiavelli say that the successors of Alexander the Great were able to retain power after his untimely death?
(a) They did not let the people know that Alexander had died.
(b) The people were so happy to be rid of Darius that they accepted anyone else.
(c) Under his system, governance was easily transferred to his appointed ministers.
(d) The people did not care who ruled them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristic of a leader can change fortune according to Machiavelli?

2. What does Machiavelli suggest may make a hereditary ruler unpopular with his people?

3. In the event that the prince cannot afford a large army, what should he do?

4. Why does Machiavelli say a hereditary prince is usually more loved by his subjects?

5. What powerful force does Machiavelli say can efface innovations in government?

(see the answer key)

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