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Chapter 11: The Later Middle Ages: Crises and Disintegration in the 14 th Century Answer each question in complete sentences. 1. Discuss the factors that led to the urban and rural revolts in the 14 th century. 2. Was desperate poverty a chief cause of these revolts? Why or why not? 3. What was the main cause of the 14 th century famines? 4. What were the causes of the Hundred Years’ War? 5. Why did the war continue on for so long during the 14 th century? 6. What advantages did each side possess? 7. What were the results of these wars on both France and England? 8. What changes occurred in the political life of Italy during the 14 th century? 9. What were the main causes of the Great Schism? 10. What were the major results of this great political and religious conflict? 11. What does the phrase ‘vernacular language’ mean? 12. How did the adversities of the 14 th century affect both urban life and medical practices at the time? II. Geography a. See list of countries, cities and geographic features at end of this section b. Print out map and label it c. Expect a geography quiz when school begins III. Machiavelli’s The Prince A. Purchase a copy of the book. It is available in local book stores or can be purchased online. B. Background on Machiavelli For some background on Machiavelli, feel free to use the internet or an encyclopedia. It’s important to know the context (time, place, situations) in which he’s writing, in order to understand his purpose. The following sites give quick summaries of Machiavelli’s life: http://www.philosophypages.com/ph/macv.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machiavelli http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/phl302/philosophers/machaivelli.html
C. Read The Prince and prepare for discussion We will be having a discussion in class covering the following questions. Your assignment is to be prepared to fully participate in this discussion. In order to do this, please take notes from the book for each of the questions so as to be ready to discuss these questions in class. • You should have notes for each of the questions • Notes should include major points, ideas, and examples that help you answer the question AS WELL AS the chapter in your book in which you found the information (so that we can examine the passage as a class). • Write in your book (underline, write in margins, etc.) so that you can easily find the sections to which your notes refer. This will allow you to easily find these sections during the discussion if necessary. • Your notes do not have to be in complete sentences and will not be graded for spelling, punctuation, neatness, etc.—they’re YOUR notes… simply make sure you can read and use them! I will be collecting your notes after the discussion to check for completion. • You may share ideas with a colleague, but simply copying a friend’s notes will be considered cheating and result in a zero. • Grades will be based on quality of notes and participation in the class discussion • Due date: first day of class • Your notes should be sufficient so that you can contribute an informed opinion to the class discussion and back that opinion up with sufficient evidence from the text. Discussion Questions: 1. What is Machiavelli’s view of human nature? In what passages is this stated most clearly? In your opinion, are his views of human nature accurate? 2. Why does Machiavelli say that it is better for a prince "to be both loved and feared"? Is it possible for a prince to be both? Explain. 3. In chapter 18, Machiavelli advices that a ruler ought to take both the lion and the fox as his models. What exactly does Machiavelli mean by this advice? How does it fit into the argument of Chapter 18, and how does it influence our overall understanding of The Prince? 4. Does Machiavelli believe that ethical considerations have a role to play in the conduct of a prince? Explain. 5. Does The Prince present justice as nothing more than the interest of the stronger? Explain. 6. Why did Machiavelli write The Prince?
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