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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 believed that to recant would be to violate his _____.

2. It was originally thought that the ___ was/were the center of the universe.

3. Luther was eventually tried before the ______ of Worms.

4. Luther was accused of _____.

5. Who painted the Sistine Chapel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What issues faced explorers at this time?

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

3. Examine the basic history of Magellan.

4. What was Luther's discovery regarding literacy?

5. Examine Luther's stand in Wittenberg.

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

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

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

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

10. Examine the position of Henry VIII at this time.

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

Write a biography of Ferdinand Magellan. Be sure to include his past, history and experience as a soldier and seaman, actions taken to arrange and fund the voyage. Also include his aspirations. Cite sources where necessary.

Essay Topic 3

The Church sold indulgences in order to make money. What were indulgences? Were they enforceable? Who was in charge of these sales? Who collected the money? Who was the first to challenge this concept? What happened to the Church's money making scheme?

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