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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. Among the lost arts was ____.
(a) Candlemaking.
(b) Weaving.
(c) Quilting.
(d) Bricklaying.

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

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

4. Which fabric began to replace wool in high society wardrobes?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Silk.
(c) Linen.
(d) Polyester.

5. What is the more common name for the Hsiung-nu tribe?
(a) Pagans.
(b) Mongols.
(c) Heathens.
(d) Huns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is not mentioned as a major ailment of the Dark Ages?

2. What is the estimated illiteracy rate among women at this time?

3. Which crime was common for this Borgia?

4. The explorer was sponsored by which country?

5. One of the pope's feasts was known as the Ballet of the ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the new social civility that came to the forefront.

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

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

4. Examine the behavior of the notorious Borgia popes.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Examine a medieval person's sense of self.

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