WorksheetsNiccolò Machiavelli
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
What was Niccolò Machiavelli's often called?
Father of Political Science.
Father of Political Sociology.
Father of Political Economy.
Father of Modern Political Theory.
Which work Niccolò Machiavelli was famous for?
The Republic
The Social Contract
The Prince (II Principe)
The Communist Manifesto
The theory of “the ends justify the means” is one of Niccolò Machiavelli's ideas. The theory suggests that almost any action or behavior is perfectly acceptable as long as it results in the desired outcome.
True
False
What was the reason Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince (II Prince)?
To win glory and fortune for a state.
To provide reasons for going to war.
To win the favor of the Medici family.
To help rulers attain greatness and establish a secure state.
Which form of government did Niccolò Machiavelli favor as the justest and most equitable?
Principality
Commune
Republic
Theocracy
Niccolò Machiavelli regards humanity in general as each of the following EXCEPT
selfish
simpleminded
gullible
discriminating
If someone is Machiavellian, this is not a good thing because
Machiavellian traits are ruthless and selfish.
Machiavellian traits are wimpy and weak.
Machiavellian characteristics are vague and unknown.
Machiavellian traits are old fashioned.
What is Niccolò Machiavelli's approach to the use of cruelty?
Inflict all the cruelty at once.
Inflict small amounts of cruelty consistently.
Never inflict cruelty at all.
Inflict cruelty suddenly and unpredictably.
Which of the following is foremost among Machiavelli's pleas to Lorenzo de Medici?
They need to rebuild Italy's national pride.
They need to rebuild Italy's military strength.
They need to rebuild Italy's national infrastructure.
They need to rebuild Italy's alliances with foreign powers.
What do the mechanisms present in Niccolò Machiavelli's state rule?
Cottage theory.
Cyclical theory.
Dialetic principle.
Spiritual principle.
According to Niccolò Machiavelli, how should the ideal king be?
Unethical.
Dishonest.
Polymorphous.
All of the above.
