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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 island group is mentioned?

2. Where did this explorer die?

3. Which popes were known for their immorality?

4. What was the position of Peter Schoffer?

5. The "____ Man" theory discusses the change in culture by elites.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was the Renaissance often romanticized?

3. Examine travel during the Renaissance period.

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

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

6. What is the basic history of printing?

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

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

9. Examine how the church conflicted with the monarchy.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that might have been written by Magellan if he had returned home rather than moving forward to the Spice Islands. Additionally, write a similar essay from Magellan's point of view if he had left the Philippines when he was urged by his crew rather than staying to ensure the conversion.

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 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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