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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. Which was not a part of the average curriculum?
(a) Math.
(b) Writing.
(c) Astronomy.
(d) Catechism.

2. Which crime was common for this Borgia?
(a) Conspiracy.
(b) Treason.
(c) Murder.
(d) Theft.

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

4. What was the name of the German gunsmith?
(a) Kotter.
(b) Krug.
(c) Wilhelm.
(d) Eichmann.

5. Which was not part of the quadrivium?
(a) Astronomy.
(b) Geometery.
(c) Rhetoric.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. While literacy became increasingly important, the educational system tended to be ______.

2. Which animal appeared on the Borgia flag?

3. In which year was the papacy relocated?

4. 150 ducats equals roughly how much in American dollars?

5. Two former speakers of the House of Parliament were beheaded over which issue?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Christianity attempt to infiltrate other religions?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Examine travel during the Renaissance period.

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

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