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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. How many ships did Magellan command?

2. What conflict had recently been settled?

3. Which leaflet was penned by Eck?

4. What was the name of the Armada?

5. Luther estimated that _____ gulden were sent annually.

Short Essay Questions

1. Give an example of some of the currents of thought that took place during this time.

2. What was Luther's discovery regarding literacy?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Examine Luther's stand in Wittenberg.

9. What was the outcome of Luther's trial?

10. Examine Pope Leo's take on the Reformation.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Discuss Luther's trial at the Diet of Worms. Who was present? What were the charges? What was the outcome of the trial? Who was the victor? What happened to Luther after the trial? What restrictions were placed on Luther as a result of his conduct?

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