Question

Read this paragraph from chapter 5 of The Prince.

Answer 1

Answer:

C). The dismantling of an acquired state.

Explanation:

In the given passage, the key idea that is being emphasized would be 'the dismantling of an acquired state.' This idea is evidently reflected from 'the Romans' dismantling attempt to capture Capua, Carthage, Numantia, with an aim to take a hold over Greece which was acquired by the Spartans.' The Romans were willing to hold the state like the Spartans and in order to accomplish this goal, they 'were compelled to dismantle many cities' as they found 'no safe way to retain them...by ruining them.' Thus, option C is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

The dismantling of an acquired state.

Explanation:

The book titled "The Prince" is written by Niccolo Machiavelli in the 16th century. The book was written as a guide to the princes that they should work on the skills for the war.  

In the given passage, Machiavelli is stressing on the idea a prince, in order to rule over a city, needs to destroy it. If the Prince won't destroy it, the city will destroy the prince in their rebellion. And to make this point he used the example of Romans,  who dismantled Capua, Carthage, and Numantia to rule over them. Machiavelli is making a point that a prince should not be lenient in ruling because the people become rebels.

So, the correct answer is option C.