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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) 1305.
(b) 1403.
(c) 1181.
(d) 1247.

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

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

4. What is the more common name for the Hsiung-nu tribe?
(a) Heathens.
(b) Huns.
(c) Mongols.
(d) Pagans.

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

6. Which fabric began to replace wool in high society wardrobes?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Polyester.
(c) Silk.
(d) Linen.

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

8. To whom was the girl married?
(a) Kotter.
(b) Carlito.
(c) Borgia.
(d) Orsini.

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

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

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

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

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

14. How old was King James III when he died?
(a) 37.
(b) 34.
(c) 29.
(d) 41.

15. How old was the newest mistress?
(a) 20.
(b) 17.
(c) 19.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. Among the lost arts was ____.

2. During this time ____ ran rampant in Europe.

3. What was the name of the pope's son-in-law?

4. The tribe was known for its expertise in which sport?

5. The empire's border extended for ____ miles.

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