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What is Machiavelli most famous for?
What is Machiavelli most famous for?
- Being a philosopher
- Being an Italian diplomat
- Writing The Prince (correct)
- Being a historian
According to Machiavelli, what did his experience and studies of history convince him about politics?
According to Machiavelli, what did his experience and studies of history convince him about politics?
- Politics is a game of deception, treachery, and crime (correct)
- Politics is an area of complete honesty and trust
- Politics is always fair and just
- Politics is always peaceful and nonviolent
How was the reception to Machiavelli's Prince divided?
How was the reception to Machiavelli's Prince divided?
- Some saw it as a book of inspirational quotes
- Some saw it as a guide for ethical leadership
- Some saw it as a cookbook for healthy living
- Some saw it as a plain explanation of horrible methods used by bad dictators (correct)
What is the term 'Machiavellian' frequently associated with?
What is the term 'Machiavellian' frequently associated with?
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