Question

each of the following statements describes the prince, the courtier, or il galateo. beneath each statement, circle the name of the book described. 1. this book was written to advise the average person on how to behave in public. the prince the courtier il galateo 2. the views written in this book led to the creation of the adjective machiavellian, meaning selfish or dishonest. the prince the courtier il galateo 3. this book described the ideal behavior of people who were close to, and advised, princes and those in power. the prince the courtier il galateo 4. some historians think this book was written with the borgia family in mind. the prince the courtier il galateo 5. this book says that it is better for princes to be feared than to be loved. the prince the courtier il galateo 6. this book advises people to be “gentle, modest, and reserved.” the prince the courtier il galateo

Explanation:

1. Il Galateo was a book on etiquette for the general - public.
2. The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli led to the term "Machiavellian".
3. The Courtier described the ideal behavior of those close to power.
4. Some believe The Prince was written with the Borgia family in mind.
5. The Prince contains the idea that it is better for princes to be feared than loved.
6. Il Galateo advises people to be "gentle, modest, and reserved".

Answer:

1. Il Galateo
2. The Prince
3. The Courtier
4. The Prince
5. The Prince
6. Il Galateo