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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which religious figure was credited for the explorer's achievements?
(a) Jesus.
(b) God.
(c) Saint Peter.
(d) Madonna.

2. Which island group is mentioned?
(a) Maritimes.
(b) Spice.
(c) Bahamas.
(d) Canary.

3. What color was the girl's hair?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Brown.

4. In which year were the heirs to the English throne murdered?
(a) 1483.
(b) 1516.
(c) 1386.
(d) 1421.

5. What does "dolce" mean?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Confusing.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Exciting.

6. In which century was the manufacture of paper introduced?
(a) 4th.
(b) 1st.
(c) 2nd.
(d) 3rd.

7. In which year was the rifle invented?
(a) 1497.
(b) 1520.
(c) 1584.
(d) 1603.

8. Which popes were known for their immorality?
(a) Burgundy.
(b) Borgia.
(c) Italian.
(d) Tuscan.

9. What was the position of Peter Schoffer?
(a) Judge.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Typesetter.
(d) Stable boy.

10. Europe was populated by ___ million people.
(a) 81.
(b) 73.
(c) 92.
(d) 64.

11. The horse's harness, collar and stirrup did not exist until about ____ A.D.
(a) 700.
(b) 900.
(c) 1000.
(d) 600.

12. Rodrigo was elevated to the College of Cardinals in which year?
(a) 1521.
(b) 1489.
(c) 1456.
(d) 1545.

13. The empire's border extended for ____ miles.
(a) 20,000.
(b) 5,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 30,000.

14. Records show that only ____ out of 100 murderers was ever brought to justice.
(a) 5.
(b) 15.
(c) 1.
(d) 10.

15. Who was the emperor at this time?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. The empire's border rested on the Danube and the ____.

2. How old was the newest mistress?

3. Which fabric began to replace wool in high society wardrobes?

4. Who said "God has given us the papacy?"

5. Who is referred to as being the mightiest explorer?

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