Machiavelli and Leadership Quiz

According to Machiavelli, what is the chief goal of a prince?

• To be loved by his people

• To stay in power

• To be honest in all situations

• To accumulate wealth

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What did Machiavelli believe about honesty in leadership?

• A leader must always keep their word

• A leader should only be dishonest if it benefits the people

• A leader should not keep their word if it's not to their advantage

• A leader should avoid being both honest and dishonest

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Machiavelli asked whether it is better for a prince to be:

• Feared than loved

• Feared than hated

• Loved than respected

• Loved than feared

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The word “Machiavellian” is often used to describe someone who is:

• Honest and trustworthy

• Crafty, sneaky, and power-hungry

• Loyal and generous

• Strong and fearless

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Who were the Borgias, according to the text?

• A family known for their wisdom and leadership

• A group of rulers famous for their honesty

• A family infamous for their cruelty and corruption

• A religious family that led by example

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What was Cesare Borgia known for, as described in the chapter?

• Being a kind and forgiving leader

• Using deception to conquer cities

• Giving away his land to the poor

• Promoting peace among Italian city-states

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What was the title of the book written by Baldassar Castiglione?

• The Prince

• The Book of the Courtier

• The Court of Manners

• The Art of Leadership

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According to Castiglione, a gentleman should be:

• Modest and athletic

• Sneaky and cunning

• Fierce and loud

• Quiet and shy

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What does the term sprezzatura mean according to Castiglione?

• To avoid difficult tasks

• The ability to make things look easy

• To be overly confident

• To show off one's skills

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In Giovanni della Casa's book on manners, what was considered rude during a meal?

• Using a fork

• Talking to others at the table

• Smelling food before eating it

• Cutting food too small

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