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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. During this time ____ ran rampant in Europe.
(a) Paganism.
(b) Literary expression.
(c) Barbarianism.
(d) Artistic movements.

4. Which was not part of the quadrivium?
(a) Music.
(b) Astronomy.
(c) Rhetoric.
(d) Geometery.

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

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

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

8. Ms. Borgia became the duchess of which region?
(a) Capellini.
(b) Tuscany.
(c) Ferrara.
(d) Burgundy.

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

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

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

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

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

14. The explorer was sponsored by which country?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Spain.

15. The empire's border extended for ____ miles.
(a) 30,000.
(b) 20,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 5,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the position of Peter Schoffer?

2. The empire's border rested on the Danube and the ____.

3. During which century did the explorer live?

4. Which weapon was considered to be "new technology" by the knights?

5. Rodrigo gave up the position to have multiple affairs. How many children did Rodrigo produce?

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