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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. Frederick ____ the Wise was the elector of Saxony.
2. What religion was Magellan?
3. Worms had once been destroyed by which group?
4. What was the occupation of Fortescue?
5. Henry's likeness appeared on ____.
Short Essay Questions
1. Examine the position of Henry VIII at this time.
2. What was the papal response to Luther's declarations? Who was involved?
3. How did the Catholics respond to Protestants and other heretics? Catholics urged reforms to stop people leaving the church for Protestantism. They fought against the Protestants, referring to them as heretics. The Church would use military and political action as its primary means. Every aspect of Protestantism would be condemned in bulls, but the rebel faiths did well. Heresy would not be tolerated on pain of death.
4. How did the Vatican respond to the selling of indulgences?
5. What mistake was made regarding Luther's beliefs?
6. Give an example of some of the currents of thought that took place during this time.
7. How did the Catholic Church raise money shortly before the start of the Reformation?
8. What was the outcome of Luther's trial?
9. Discuss Luther's two main works at this time.
10. What was Luther's discovery regarding literacy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine Manchester's explanation of the Dark Ages. Why does the author insist on keeping the name? What were the major events of the period? Why is there so little history about the Dark Ages? List at least three things that made the Dark Ages a difficult time for the average person.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast del Cano and Magellan. Who was the most experienced? Which was the better sailor? Which made the most contributions to the voyage?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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