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

2. What is Machiavelli removing from the political thinking during a time when the Roman Catholic Church was still appointing Emperors?

3. What is the custom of Machiavelli's day in approaching a prince?

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

5. What is it that Machiavelli prizes most of his possessions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the reasons Machiavelli says the German cities are so secure.

2. What makes the instability of the Orsini and Cologna a constant struggle.

3. What is the difference between a principality established by the nobles and one set up by the commoners?

4. What are the two types of princedoms as identified by Machiavelli?

5. How did Cesare Borgia hold onto power in Romagna?

6. Discuss the Duke of Ferrara as a prince who regained his prominence after a period of time.

7. What advantage does the hereditary prince have in maintaining his dominion?

8. At the time Machiavelli is writing, he recognizes only two types of existing government. Explain each.

9. Explain how Machiavelli sees the importance of sound laws and a sound military.

10. Describe the weakness Machiavelli sees with using mercenaries as the primary military strength of the prince.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a paper on the influence of art during the Italian Renaissance.

Essay Topic 2

Write a story about how you imagine Prince Lorenzo de Medici reacted to THE PRINCE.

Essay Topic 3

Machiavelli favored the death penalty. Write an essay expressing your opinion on that subject.

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