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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Shattering (Sections 1-11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The densest of medieval periods lasted ____ years.
(a) 200.
(b) 400.
(c) 500.
(d) 600.

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

3. During this time ____ ran rampant in Europe.
(a) Paganism.
(b) Barbarianism.
(c) Artistic movements.
(d) Literary expression.

4. The explorer was sponsored by which country?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) England.

5. In which century does Tacitus appear?
(a) 2nd.
(b) 1st.
(c) 3rd.
(d) 4th.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was a common way to earn a living?

2. Which word is used to describe the Goths, Saxons, Huns and Franks?

3. Which is not mentioned as a major ailment of the Dark Ages?

4. How many heirs were murdered?

5. The Hercynian Forest was known to be filled with all but which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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