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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. It was said that Luther made ____ major blunders.

2. The Germans had been martyred for ________.

3. Which was not one of Magellan's ships?

4. In which year was the leaflet published?

5. Which leaflet was penned by Eck?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Examine the basic history of Magellan.

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

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

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

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

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

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Magellan. What types of things would Magellan be most proud of in his career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Magellan have done? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with the natives? How might Magellan describe how he felt before, during and his journey?

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