Quiz on The Prince Chapters 1-7

What is the main focus of The Prince?

• How to rule a republic

• How to gain and maintain power as a prince

• How to improve trade policies

• How to organize a military

What are the two main types of states discussed in Chapter 1?

• Monarchies and empires

• Republics and principalities

• Democracies and oligarchies

• Feudal states and city-states

According to Chapter 2, why is it easier to rule a hereditary principality?

• The prince has unlimited power

• The people are used to the ruling family

• The laws are easier to change

• Foreign nations don’t interfere

What is a "mixed principality" as described in Chapter 3?

• A state that elects its rulers

• A state that has been newly conquered and combined with old territory

• A principality with mixed cultures

• A state that shares power with another country

What is the main challenge in ruling a mixed principality?

• Gaining the trust of new subjects

• Building a larger army

• Changing the laws quickly

• Maintaining trade routes

According to Chapter 4, how should a prince rule a territory that had its own kings?

• By destroying it entirely

• By living there to keep control

• By changing its traditions immediately

• By sending ambassadors to rule

What does Machiavelli recommend for ruling free cities in Chapter 5?

• Destroying them

• Turning them into democracies

• Leaving them entirely alone

• Taxing them heavily

Why does Machiavelli say destroying a free city is necessary?

• To make space for new rulers

• Because people always remember their freedom

• To create fear in other cities

• To avoid financial troubles

In Chapter 6, what does Machiavelli admire about new rulers like Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?

• Their military strategies

• Their ability to create new laws

• Their innovative leadership

• Their use of religion to control people

What is Machiavelli’s view of fortune in Chapter 6?

• Fortune is the main factor in success

• Fortune can help but must be complemented by skill

• Fortune is unpredictable and useless

• Fortune should be ignored completely