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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. On which date was Rome entered?

2. In what year was the invention introduced?

3. Which word is not used to describe the brother?

4. Which of the following was scorned during this period?

5. In which century did the Roman Empire perish?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is humanism?

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

4. Examine the corruption of the papacy at this time.

5. 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?

6. Examine travel during the Renaissance period.

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

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

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

10. How did the arts flourish during this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Juan Sebastian del Cano was a captain of the Victoria in Magellan's armada. Discuss del Cano. What were his qualifications? What was his relationship to Magellan? How was del Cano received in Spain? What was his main contribution to the voyage?

Essay Topic 3

Write a biography of Magellan. Why is Manchester so fascinated with Magellan? Do you believe the fascination is worthwhile or misplaced? What was Magellan's crowning achievement? What did the voyage prove? What acts did Magellan perform during his career as an explorer that are noteworthy? Be as specific as possible.

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