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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year was the papacy relocated?
(a) 1181.
(b) 1247.
(c) 1305.
(d) 1403.

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

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

4. Which was not a part of the average curriculum?
(a) Math.
(b) Writing.
(c) Catechism.
(d) Astronomy.

5. The Hercynian Forest was known to be filled with all but which of the following?
(a) Wolves.
(b) Fairies.
(c) Boars.
(d) Imaginary demons.

6. The tribe was known for its expertise in which sport?
(a) Discus throwing.
(b) Archery.
(c) Spear fishing.
(d) Hunting.

7. Where did this explorer die?
(a) China.
(b) West Indies.
(c) America.
(d) Philippines.

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

9. One of the pope's feasts was known as the Ballet of the ____.
(a) Chestnuts.
(b) Apricots.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Walnuts.

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

11. During which century did the explorer live?
(a) 16th.
(b) 18th.
(c) 17th.
(d) 15th.

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

13. Which word is used to describe the Goths, Saxons, Huns and Franks?
(a) Holy.
(b) Pagan.
(c) Bloodthirsty.
(d) Ruthless.

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

15. Which weapon was considered to be "new technology" by the knights?
(a) Spear.
(b) Broadaxe.
(c) Lance.
(d) Longbow.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the invention introduced?

2. What is the more common name for the Hsiung-nu tribe?

3. During this time ____ ran rampant in Europe.

4. On which date was Rome entered?

5. What was the percentage of illiteracy among the clergy?

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