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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year were the heirs to the English throne murdered?
(a) 1516.
(b) 1421.
(c) 1386.
(d) 1483.

2. Where did this explorer die?
(a) West Indies.
(b) Philippines.
(c) America.
(d) China.

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

4. Who was the first Holy Roman Emperor?
(a) Paul I.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Nero.
(d) Charlemagne.

5. Who said "God has given us the papacy?"
(a) Leo.
(b) Charles.
(c) Paul.
(d) Pietro.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. On which date was Rome entered?
(a) April 19.
(b) June 14.
(c) August 24.
(d) September 3.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which popes were known for their immorality?

2. How old was Rodrigo when he married the young Rosa?

3. Which crime was common for this Borgia?

4. What was the percentage of illiteracy among the clergy?

5. In which century does Tacitus appear?

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