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

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

3. In which year were the heirs to the English throne murdered?

4. How old was King James III when he died?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is humanism?

10. What is the basic history of printing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

English King Henry VIII is known for his separation from the Church after being excommunicated by the pope. Discuss the rise and fall of Henry VIII, his relationship with Rome and the pope, and his downfall. Examine how Henry handled these issues and the laws that were put into place during the Reformation. Examine Henry's inspiration and the outcome of the separation.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Medici family. Which popes were linked to the Medicis? Why was the family so powerful? How did they become so wealthy and powerful? How did their influence affect the church? How did their influence affect commerce and growth throughout the Renaissance?

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