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

3. The Portuguese had been in the islands ___ years previous.
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stated that he was "above grammar?"

2. The Hercynian Forest was known to be filled with all but which of the following?

3. During which century did the explorer live?

4. Records show that only ____ out of 100 murderers was ever brought to justice.

5. Which group introduced the process?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. What is humanism?

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

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

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

8. How did the arts flourish during this time?

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

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

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