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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. In which year did the patent come into vogue?
(a) 1491.
(b) 1533.
(c) 14643.
(d) 1572.

2. Who was the reigning leader of the country at that time?
(a) Richard I.
(b) Edward III.
(c) Carlos I.
(d) Henry IV.

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

4. To whom was the girl married?
(a) Kotter.
(b) Orsini.
(c) Carlito.
(d) Borgia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Inquisitors kill the mentally ill?

2. The "____ Man" theory discusses the change in culture by elites.

3. Which island group is mentioned?

4. What color was the girl's hair?

5. Which location was the new home to the papacy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What contribution did Gutenberg make to the promotion of literature?

2. Manchester says that the clash between humanists and the Vatican was not immediate. Explain.

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

4. How was the Renaissance often romanticized?

5. What does Manchester say about the term "Dark Ages?"

6. How was the money given by tithing members of the church most often used?

7. Examine the behavior of the notorious Borgia popes.

8. How did the introduction of new universities affect the population?

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

10. How did Christianity attempt to infiltrate other religions?

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