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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was the emperor at this time?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Charles.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Caesar.

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

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

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

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

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

8. Borgia was the model for the famous book which by author?
(a) Dante.
(b) Machiavelli.
(c) Homer.
(d) Tolstoy.

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

10. Europe was populated by ___ million people.
(a) 81.
(b) 64.
(c) 92.
(d) 73.

11. Which of the following was a common way to earn a living?
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) Kidnapping for ransom.
(c) Theft.
(d) Counterfeiting.

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

13. Which religious figure was credited for the explorer's achievements?
(a) God.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Saint Peter.
(d) Madonna.

14. What was the name of the pope's son-in-law?
(a) Alfonso.
(b) William.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Carlos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The horse's harness, collar and stirrup did not exist until about ____ A.D.

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

3. Which crime was common for this Borgia?

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

5. Who is referred to as being the mightiest explorer?

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