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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which city was at the center of the rectangle?

2. It was said that Luther made ____ major blunders.

3. Whose version of English translation of the New Testament was under fire?

4. Leo served as the head of which notable family?

5. Who painted the Sistine Chapel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the new geography affect the Church? How was Magellan related to this issue?

2. Discuss Luther's two main works at this time.

3. What mistake was made regarding Luther's beliefs?

4. How did the Catholics respond to Protestants and other heretics? Catholics urged reforms to stop people leaving the church for Protestantism. They fought against the Protestants, referring to them as heretics. The Church would use military and political action as its primary means. Every aspect of Protestantism would be condemned in bulls, but the rebel faiths did well. Heresy would not be tolerated on pain of death.

5. Luther was not arrested during his appeal. What court proceeding soon followed?

6. What was Henry's downfall in the church?

7. Examine the position of Henry VIII at this time.

8. Examine Pope Leo's take on the Reformation.

9. Who were among Luther's most avid supporters?

10. What are some of the regions that were discovered around this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Manchester's explanation of medieval times. What were the major events of the period? Why is there so little history about the time outside issues involving the church? List at least ten things that are representative of medieval times. Cite sources.

Essay Topic 2

Write a biography of Magellan. Why is Manchester so fascinated with Magellan? Do you believe the fascination is worthwhile or misplaced? What was Magellan's crowning achievement? What did the voyage prove? What acts did Magellan perform during his career as an explorer that are noteworthy? Be as specific as possible.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the artists and artistic accomplishments listed in the book. Who were the most influential artists of the time? Were they celebrated because of talent or political connections? Why were the elite so eager to support the arts? What type of art came to the forefront in the Renaissance? How did the artistic movement affect all art to follow? Give examples.

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