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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 150 ducats equals roughly how much in American dollars?
(a) $1,950.
(b) $950.
(c) $2,450.
(d) $3,750.

2. Who is referred to as being the mightiest explorer?
(a) Columbus.
(b) De Leon.
(c) Magellan.
(d) Cortes.

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

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

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

6. What was the percentage of illiteracy among the clergy?
(a) 0%.
(b) 8%.
(c) 5%.
(d) 10%.

7. On which holiday did Londoners protect their situation?
(a) Cinco de Mayo.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) May Day.
(d) Easter.

8. Ms. Borgia was fluent in all of the following languages except for:
(a) French.
(b) Tuscan.
(c) German.
(d) Spanish.

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

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

11. What color was the girl's hair?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Red.

12. Latin was the language of choice for all but which of the following?
(a) Clergy.
(b) Scientists.
(c) Court system.
(d) Thatchers.

13. What was the name of the young Borgia's replacement?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Guiliana.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Angelina.

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

15. Language that was more prevalent amongst the population was known as ______ vernacular.
(a) Peasant.
(b) Common.
(c) Colloquial.
(d) Ordinary.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which year was the rifle invented?

2. Who issues bills trying to repress the new invention?

3. This brother reached which position in the church?

4. What is the name of the girl who became legendary for exploiting her own beauty?

5. How did the Inquisitors kill the mentally ill?

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