In the Prince , Machiavelli States That

question 48

Multiple Choice

In The Prince , Machiavelli states that

• A)it is more important to know how politics and government actually operate than how ideally they should be run.
• B)a successful prince must be both wily and virtuous but must always appear virtuous even when he is not.
• C)religion was not the foundation of government but simply a useful tool.
• D)a new army comprised of citizens is necessary to free Italy of its invaders.
• E)all of the above

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Oceanic Crust

The part of the Earth's crust that underlies the oceans, thinner and denser than the continental crust.

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NaCl

Sodium chloride, a chemical compound more commonly known as table salt.

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The formation of new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges, which gradually shifts away from the ridge, resulting in the creation of fresh seafloor.