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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. The group came from which region?
(a) Mongolia.
(b) Germany.
(c) Indonesia.
(d) China.

2. Records show that only ____ out of 100 murderers was ever brought to justice.
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

3. Who was the emperor at this time?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Charles.
(d) Alexander.

4. Which weapon was considered to be "new technology" by the knights?
(a) Broadaxe.
(b) Lance.
(c) Spear.
(d) Longbow.

5. In which year were the heirs to the English throne murdered?
(a) 1421.
(b) 1483.
(c) 1386.
(d) 1516.

Short Answer Questions

1. The pope awarded men for their _____.

2. Who is referred to as being the mightiest explorer?

3. What color was the girl's hair?

4. The densest of medieval periods lasted ____ years.

5. What is the name of the girl who became legendary for exploiting her own beauty?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Erasmus?

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

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. Discuss the overview of Part I, "The Medieval Mind."

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

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

8. How did the arts flourish during this time?

9. What is humanism?

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

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