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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What, according to Machiavelli, will always make a prince's position insecure?
2. What happened when Rome tried to use the same methods the Spartans had used with Greece?
3. Before Pope Alexander VI, what prevented the Church from gaining even more power?
4. What example does Machiavelli give of a dominion that is a limb of a larger one?
5. What was Cesare Borgia's greatest mistake according to Machiavelli?
Short Essay Questions
1. What value does Machiavelli put on his gift to Prince Lorenzo de Medici?
2. Discuss the Duke of Ferrara as a prince who regained his prominence after a period of time.
3. To what does Machiavelli ascribe his present circumstances as he writes the book?
4. What are the two types of princedoms as identified by Machiavelli?
5. Describe the reasons Machiavelli says the German cities are so secure.
6. Why should a new prince not set up a system of magistrates from among the people?
7. Explain why Machiavelli does not speak about Republics in THE PRINCE.
8. Explain how Machiavelli says Cesare Borgia came to power.
9. What is the difference between a principality established by the nobles and one set up by the commoners?
10. Describe the factors that may make it easier for a new prince to rule.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay answering and discussing the question, Is honesty always the best policy?
Essay Topic 2
In one typed, double-spaced page, identify those Machiavellian ideas that might work in a democracy.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay expressing your opinion on Machiavelli's statement that if a prince (or politician) establishes his authority, the means he uses will always be judged honorable. Use Cesare Borgia and Sadam Hussein as examples in your answer.
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