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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. Who issues bills trying to repress the new invention?

2. In what year was the invention introduced?

3. The explorer was sponsored by which country?

4. Borgia was the model for the famous book which by author?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did the public react to the invention of the printing press?

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

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

6. How was the Renaissance often romanticized?

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

8. Discuss the average person's life.

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

10. How did the arts flourish during this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Luther's trial at the Diet of Worms. Who was present? What were the charges? What was the outcome of the trial? Who was the victor? What happened to Luther after the trial? What restrictions were placed on Luther as a result of his conduct?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the artists and artistic accomplishments listed in the book. Who were the most influential artists of the time? Were they celebrated because of talent or political connections? Why were the elite so eager to support the arts? What type of art came to the forefront in the Renaissance? How did the artistic movement affect all art to follow? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Manchester's explanation of the Dark Ages. Why does the author insist on keeping the name? What were the major events of the period? Why is there so little history about the Dark Ages? List at least three things that made the Dark Ages a difficult time for the average person.

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