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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) Linen.
(b) Polyester.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Silk.

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

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

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

5. Who issues bills trying to repress the new invention?
(a) King.
(b) Cardinals.
(c) Papacy.
(d) Emperor.

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

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

8. How did the Inquisitors kill the mentally ill?
(a) Shot them.
(b) Burned them.
(c) Starvation.
(d) Hanged them.

9. Which word is not used to describe the brother?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Erudite.
(c) Magnanimous.
(d) Eloquent.

10. How old was the newest mistress?
(a) 18.
(b) 17.
(c) 20.
(d) 19.

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

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

13. Which pope was known for throwing wild parties?
(a) Carloe.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Pietro.
(d) Charles.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The empire's border extended for ____ miles.

3. Which group was not among those listed as pillaging the Roman Empire?

4. In which year was the brother born?

5. Which popes were known for their immorality?

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