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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the reigning leader of the country at that time?
(a) Richard I.
(b) Carlos I.
(c) Henry IV.
(d) Edward III.

2. Two former speakers of the House of Parliament were beheaded over which issue?
(a) Theft.
(b) Conspiracy.
(c) Witchcraft.
(d) Taxation.

3. The pope awarded men for their _____.
(a) Bravery.
(b) Virility.
(c) Warrior skills.
(d) Intelligence.

4. How old was Rodrigo when he married the young Rosa?
(a) 80.
(b) 62.
(c) 59.
(d) 71.

5. The "____ Man" theory discusses the change in culture by elites.
(a) Renaissance.
(b) Cultured.
(c) Great.
(d) Modern.

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

7. ____ Borgia is one of the most notorious vixens of the period.
(a) Lorelei.
(b) Lucille.
(c) Lillith.
(d) Lucrezia.

8. Which group was not among those listed as pillaging the Roman Empire?
(a) Saxons.
(b) Vikings.
(c) Jutes.
(d) Goths.

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

10. While literacy became increasingly important, the educational system tended to be ______.
(a) Chaotic.
(b) Structured.
(c) Math-based.
(d) Non-existent.

11. How did the Inquisitors kill the mentally ill?
(a) Hanged them.
(b) Shot them.
(c) Burned them.
(d) Starvation.

12. Borgia was the model for the famous book which by author?
(a) Dante.
(b) Machiavelli.
(c) Tolstoy.
(d) Homer.

13. Which of the following was scorned during this period?
(a) Hygiene.
(b) Art.
(c) Literacy.
(d) Prayer.

14. The sovereign's main competitor came from which country?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Norway.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Spain.

15. Which group introduced the process?
(a) French.
(b) Muslims.
(c) Spaniards.
(d) Italians.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many heirs were murdered?

2. What does "dolce" mean?

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

4. In which year was the brother born?

5. Ms. Borgia became the duchess of which region?

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