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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. Luther was taken to ____ Castle.

2. Henry was referred to as the "Defender of the ____."

3. Humanism, by definition, promoted the downfall of ____.

4. Whose version of English translation of the New Testament was under fire?

5. Which of the following supposedly affected customary religion?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the new geography affect the Church? How was Magellan related to this issue?

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

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

4. Pope Leo was not focused on the Reformation but rather chose to focus on war. What were Leo's plans?

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

6. Examine the basic history of Magellan.

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

8. What was Luther's discovery regarding literacy?

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

10. Luther was not arrested during his appeal. What court proceeding soon followed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Tetzel's challenge to Luther. What was the challenge? Why did Tetzel make the challenge? Why was Tetzel sure he would win? What was Luther's reaction? What was the reaction of the people? Who won the battle?

Essay Topic 3

Manchester discusses the contributions and pitfalls of each pope. Compare and contrast at least four of the popes mentioned, preferably ones closest to the Reformation.

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