Reading Quiz- Niccolo Machiavelli-The Prince Flashcards | Quizlet
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Reading Quiz- Niccolo Machiavelli-The Prince

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By supporting sufficiency and lowered outward reliance, Duke Borgia is:
reducing dependance in the support of his allies
Like Cesare Borgia, one way common men can ascend to princedom is:
personal and family fortune
When conquering nearby lands for other princes, the author recommends:
winning over the hearts of their supporters with promotions and bribes
The author's main problem with past political and philosophical treaties is:
they are not realistic or useful in practice
When a prince is generous in a just and balanced manner:
All the above (it often does not seem that way to the public, he is often called stingy, and he can wage war without overtaxing his subjects)
In the final chapter, Machiavelli hopes Italy will be united behind the leadership of?
Cruelty the church
Machiavelli purposes that____ of life is controlled by Fortune and God, and humanity's freedom of will controls___
50%/50%
What is the most important necessity for house or family to redeem its country, or what the author calls the "foundation of every enterprise?"
a standing army
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