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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. Who referred to Luther's speech as the greatest moment in the history of man?

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

3. Luther was accused of _____.

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

5. Who was the vice chancellor of Ingolstadt University?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Examine the basic history of Magellan.

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

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

6. How did the Catholic Church raise money shortly before the start of the Reformation?

7. Examine Luther's stand in Wittenberg.

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

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

10. How did the Vatican respond to the selling of indulgences?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the artists and artistic accomplishments listed in the book. Who were the most influential artists of the time? Were they celebrated because of talent or political connections? Why were the elite so eager to support the arts? What type of art came to the forefront in the Renaissance? How did the artistic movement affect all art to follow? Give examples.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay that might have been written by Magellan if he had returned home rather than moving forward to the Spice Islands. Additionally, write a similar essay from Magellan's point of view if he had left the Philippines when he was urged by his crew rather than staying to ensure the conversion.

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