Flashcard on Sentences and Fear

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Identify the sentence that warns an individual about being feared too much.

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Nevertheless a prince ought to inspire fear in such a way that, if he does not win love, he avoids hatred.

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According to Machaivelli the weakness of the Fox is...

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it cannot recognize traps

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According to Machiavelli, what would be the consequence of friendships that are purchased?

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The friendship cannot be depended on in time of need or distress.

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What is the idea or theory that is being described by the passage? In order to live a more contented life and escape that miserable condition of war, men must give up their freedom to the State. The power of the State must be absolute in order to keep men in awe, and tie them by fear of punishment to the performance of their covenants (moral agreements) with one another.

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Social Contract

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The author of the passage discussing the dangers of uniting legislative and executive powers was _______________.

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Montesquieu

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The Renaissance (meaning rebirth) began due to a renewed interest in

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Greek and Roman civilization.

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The development of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in Europe is significant because it led to

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A renewed interest in learning, increased literacy and spread ideas faster and more widely than ever before.

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The publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses is significant because

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It publicly questioned the abuses of the Catholic Church (e.g., the sale of indulgences) thus beginning the Protestant Reformation.

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The primary difference between Catholicism and Lutheranism is that while Catholicism believes that faith and good works will lead to salvation, Lutheranism believes

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Faith alone will lead to salvation.

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Many German Princes/States supported Luther because they viewed

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Support of Luther as a way of breaking away from the control of the Catholic Church.