Chapter 6 Comprehension Review

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main concern in his book 'The Prince'?

• How a prince should defend himself and remain in power

• The art of war and military strategies

• The economic policies of a state

• The cultural development of a society

According to Machiavelli, what is the chief goal of a prince?

• To be loved by his people

• To stay in power

• To be wealthy

• To expand his territory

What did Machiavelli believe about a prince keeping his word?

• A prince should always keep his word

• A prince should keep his word only when it is to his advantage

• A prince should never keep his word

• A prince should keep his word to maintain his reputation

What did Machiavelli say about whether it is better for a prince to be loved or feared?

• It is better to be loved

• It is better to be feared

• It is best to be both loved and feared, but better to be feared if one must choose

• It doesn't matter if a prince is loved or feared

What reputation has the term 'Machiavellian' come to represent?

• Honest and straightforward

• Crafty, sneaky, and power-hungry

• Generous and kind

• Wise and fair

Who was Cesare Borgia, according to Machiavelli's observations?

• A wise and just ruler

• A skilled military leader who was ruthless

• A peaceful diplomat

• A corrupt religious leader

What is the concept of 'sprezzatura' as described by Castiglione?

• The ability to make difficult tasks look easy

• The skill of being a great warrior

• The art of persuasion

• The talent for music and dance