Machiavelli Complete Worksheet.pdf
Machiavelli Complete Worksheet.pdf
Machiavelli Complete Worksheet.pdf
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<strong>Machiavelli</strong> <strong>Complete</strong> <strong>Worksheet</strong><br />
Chapter VIII, Those who have Obtained a Principality by Wickedness<br />
1. What do Agothocles and Oliverotto da Ferma have in common? ___________________________________________<br />
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2. Explain this quote: “For injuries ought to be done all at one time, so that, being tasted less, they offend less; benefits<br />
ought to be given little by little, so that the flavor of them might last longer.” ___________________________________<br />
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3. Explain why a prince’s leadership technique should never change. __________________________________________<br />
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Chapter IX, Concerning a Civil Principality:<br />
1. Should a prince seek the support of the people or the nobles? Why? ________________________________________<br />
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2. How do hostile nobles affect a prince? How can a prince avoid this? ________________________________________<br />
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3. How do the people expecting evil from a prince actually benefit a prince? ___________________________________<br />
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Chapter XIV, That Which Concerns the Art of War.<br />
1. Why is it better to be armed than unarmed? ___________________________________________________________<br />
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2. When is it most important to have your military ready to fight in a war? _____________________________________<br />
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Chapter XVII, Is it better to be Loved or Feared?<br />
1. Why shouldn’t a prince allow too much mercy? ________________________________________________________<br />
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2. Which should a prince choose, to be loved or feared? ____________________________________________________<br />
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3. How can a prince inspire fear and still not be hated? _____________________________________________________<br />
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Chapter XXI, How can a prince Gain Renown?<br />
1. What should a prince do when powerful neighbors are at war? ____________________________________________<br />
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2. Why should a prince never become an ally with a more powerful country? ___________________________________<br />
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3. Why should a prince entertain his people well? _________________________________________________________<br />
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