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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. In which year was the rifle invented?

2. The explorer was sponsored by which country?

3. Who was the first Holy Roman Emperor?

4. How old was Rodrigo when he married the young Rosa?

5. In which century did the Roman Empire perish?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is humanism?

2. How was the Renaissance often romanticized?

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

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

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

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

7. Manchester says that the clash between humanists and the Vatican was not immediate. Explain.

8. Examine the behavior of the notorious Borgia popes.

9. How did the arts flourish during this time?

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

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

Martin Luther was an unusual man. His history shows his devotion to the reformation of the church, but there is a great deal about Luther that is not common knowledge, including his beliefs in pagan superstitions. Write an essay about the unusual aspects of Luther's life.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at length Magellan's conversion of the Filipino natives. Why was Magellan so set on converting and baptizing the people? Did the people convert willingly? What might have prompted them to do so? What kinds of ceremonies were held on the islands? Who performed the ceremonies? How did the natives respond to Magellan's teachings? Why was it necessary, in Magellan's mind, to stay and ensure that the natives would not revert? Did any natives convert to their old ways? Explain.

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