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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. The explorer was sponsored by which country?

2. The empire's border extended for ____ miles.

3. The group came from which region?

4. Two former speakers of the House of Parliament were beheaded over which issue?

5. Which is not mentioned as a major ailment of the Dark Ages?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is humanism?

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

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

5. Who was Erasmus?

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

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

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

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

10. Discuss the average person's life.

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

The Church sold indulgences in order to make money. What were indulgences? Were they enforceable? Who was in charge of these sales? Who collected the money? Who was the first to challenge this concept? What happened to the Church's money making scheme?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Manchester's explanation of medieval times. What were the major events of the period? Why is there so little history about the time outside issues involving the church? List at least ten things that are representative of medieval times. Cite sources.

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