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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The horse's harness, collar and stirrup did not exist until about ____ A.D.
(a) 700.
(b) 600.
(c) 1000.
(d) 900.

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

5. Records show that only ____ out of 100 murderers was ever brought to justice.
(a) 15.
(b) 1.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

6. In which year did the patent come into vogue?
(a) 14643.
(b) 1491.
(c) 1572.
(d) 1533.

7. How many heirs were murdered?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

8. Which is not mentioned as a major ailment of the Dark Ages?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Famine.
(c) Black Plague.
(d) Rickets.

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

10. Which popes were known for their immorality?
(a) Tuscan.
(b) Italian.
(c) Burgundy.
(d) Borgia.

11. The group came from which region?
(a) China.
(b) Indonesia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Mongolia.

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

13. Which animal appeared on the Borgia flag?
(a) Bull.
(b) Deer.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Dragon.

14. In what year was the invention introduced?
(a) 1499.
(b) 1457.
(c) 1504.
(d) 1621.

15. This brother reached which position in the church?
(a) Pope.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Cardinal.
(d) Archbishop.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which century did the explorer live?

2. Language that was more prevalent amongst the population was known as ______ vernacular.

3. In which city was the patent introduced?

4. This tribe was ignorant of which vital part of survival?

5. Rodrigo was elevated to the College of Cardinals in which year?

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