Which of the following is true of Machiavelli’s political theory ? (a) Idolized Ancient Rome (b) Used…
Machiavelli praises republican Rome and draws historical lessons. He favours civic or a ruler's own arms over private mercenary dependence and criticizes ecclesiastical…
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Which of the following is true of Machiavelli’s political theory ?
(a) Idolized Ancient Rome
(b) Used History extensively to draw lessons for state-craft
(c) Private army needed for the success of a prince / ruler
(d) Blamed religion for Italy’s moral regeneration
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Correct answer A
Machiavelli praises republican Rome and draws historical lessons. He favours civic or a ruler's own arms over private mercenary dependence and criticizes ecclesiastical contributions to Italy's weakness, not moral regeneration.
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