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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 Summa de eclesiastica potestate written?

2. Henry's likeness appeared on ____.

3. Early explorers are referred to as being ____ and careful.

4. Which leaflet was penned by Eck?

5. Luther was eventually tried before the ______ of Worms.

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the position of Henry VIII at this time.

2. What were some of the issues that were facing the medieval world as Magellan set out to sea?

3. What events occurred due to Pope Clement's lack of ability as a politician?

4. What was the papal response to Luther's declarations? Who was involved?

5. Examine the basic history of Magellan.

6. How did Frederick the Wise respond to the sale of indulgences?

7. What are some of the regions that were discovered around this time?

8. Discuss Luther's two main works at this time.

9. How did Magellan manage to raise enough funds for the expedition? Who supported Magellan?

10. What was Henry's downfall in the church?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Manchester's view of the Renaissance and Reformation. Do you feel that Manchester presented a complete picture? Do you feel that the information was objective? Explain. What areas of the history of the Renaissance and Reformation are most interesting to you? How do you think your life has been affected by these events? Explain.

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

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?

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