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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. Who does Machiavelli put forward as an example of a King who made all the mistakes in ruling a new territory?
2. Before Pope Alexander VI, what prevented the Church from gaining even more power?
3. What happened when Rome tried to use the same methods the Spartans had used with Greece?
4. How does Machiavelli say Agathocles became Prince of Syracuse?
5. Machiavelli says some new princes may gain their new states either in exchange for money or as a favor. What other means does he point out for gaining a state?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the reasons Machiavelli says the German cities are so secure.
2. What are the two types of princedoms as identified by Machiavelli?
3. What makes the instability of the Orsini and Cologna a constant struggle.
4. Explain how Machiavelli says Cesare Borgia came to power.
5. If a hereditary prince loses his dominion in war, will he be able to regain his former position? Explain.
6. Why should a new prince not set up a system of magistrates from among the people?
7. Explain how Machiavelli sees the importance of sound laws and a sound military.
8. What is the difference between a principality established by the nobles and one set up by the commoners?
9. At the time Machiavelli is writing, he recognizes only two types of existing government. Explain each.
10. What value does Machiavelli put on his gift to Prince Lorenzo de Medici?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay on the Medici family returning to power and what it meant to Machiavelli.
Essay Topic 2
In one typed, double-spaced page, identify those Machiavellian ideas that might work in a democracy.
Essay Topic 3
Using the example of Cesare Borgia, write an essay entitled ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY.
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