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study questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name and describe the three classes in the Renaissance. | Nobility are people with wealth and large land, peasants are people who work for noblemen, and clergy are people for the church. |
| What experiences led Machaivelli to write The Prince? | Fighting between city- states and rulers made him write the prince to help princes defend themselves. |
| What is a Gondola? Where would you find one? | A gondola is a boat that floats on water like a paddle board. |
| What was a patron? | Patrons are wealthy businessmen who know how to read or write. |
| In Machiavelli’s opinion, what is the chief goal of a prince? | The chief goal of a prince, he thought, was to stay in power by lying, cheating, and stealing. |
| Did Machiavelli believe that rulers should always keep their word and tell the truth? If not, what did he believe? | He believed that men are wicked and do not keep their promise, so why do princes need to keep their promise to them. |