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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. ____ Borgia is one of the most notorious vixens of the period.
(a) Lorelei.
(b) Lillith.
(c) Lucille.
(d) Lucrezia.

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

3. One of the pope's feasts was known as the Ballet of the ____.
(a) Chestnuts.
(b) Peaches.
(c) Apricots.
(d) Walnuts.

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

5. Which group introduced the process?
(a) Muslims.
(b) French.
(c) Italians.
(d) Spaniards.

Short Answer Questions

1. During this time ____ ran rampant in Europe.

2. During which century did the explorer live?

3. Who was the first Holy Roman Emperor?

4. Which pope was known for throwing wild parties?

5. How did the Inquisitors kill the mentally ill?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was the Renaissance often romanticized?

3. How did a new sense of piety affect the populous?

4. Give an example of some of the disagreements of the Christians and alternate religions.

5. Examine the corruption of the papacy at this time.

6. What is humanism?

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

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

9. Discuss the Roman Inquisition. Who headed the charge? Who was persecuted? How?

10. Discuss the legacy of Pope Alexander's children.

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