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

2. The King had trained to become a _____.

3. _____ told Aleandro that Luther's arrest was unjustified.

4. Many of the ____ could not read Latin.

5. How long had Frederick ruled Saxony at this point?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Examine the basic history of Magellan.

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

5. What mistake was made regarding Luther's beliefs?

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

7. 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.

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

9. Who were among Luther's most avid supporters?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Martin Luther was an unusual man. His history shows his devotion to the reformation of the church, but there is a great deal about Luther that is not common knowledge, including his beliefs in pagan superstitions. Write an essay about the unusual aspects of Luther's life.

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