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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. During which century did the explorer live?
(a) 15th.
(b) 17th.
(c) 16th.
(d) 18th.

4. 150 ducats equals roughly how much in American dollars?
(a) $3,750.
(b) $1,950.
(c) $2,450.
(d) $950.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was a common way to earn a living?

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

3. She was accomplished in which art?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine how some of the popes used their office as a front for less than ethical actions.

2. Today the papacy is a lifelong position. This was not the case during the medieval period. What kind of life did a pope live after leaving the Vatican?

3. How did Christianity attempt to infiltrate other religions?

4. Examine travel during the Renaissance period.

5. Discuss Magellan's achievements as an explorer. How was he honored?

6. What is the basic history of printing?

7. How did the lack of morality affect the institution of marriage?

8. Discuss the average person's life.

9. According to the author, what part did Saint Augustine play in the church?

10. What types of events took place during the Dark Ages? What was the standard of living?

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