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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which pope was known for throwing wild parties?

2. In which century did the Roman Empire perish?

3. Which of the following was a common way to earn a living?

4. This brother reached which position in the church?

5. Which animal appeared on the Borgia flag?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a biography of Ferdinand Magellan. Be sure to include his past, history and experience as a soldier and seaman, actions taken to arrange and fund the voyage. Also include his aspirations. Cite sources where necessary.

Essay Topic 2

Manchester discusses the contributions and pitfalls of each pope. Compare and contrast at least four of the popes mentioned, preferably ones closest to the Reformation.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Manchester's view of the Renaissance and Reformation. Do you feel that Manchester presented a complete picture? Do you feel that the information was objective? Explain. What areas of the history of the Renaissance and Reformation are most interesting to you? How do you think your life has been affected by these events? Explain.

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