Machiavelli and The Prince
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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