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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. In which year was the English King born?

3. Where was Hoogstraten from?

4. What was the occupation of Fortescue?

5. How many copies of the leaflet were distributed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What issues faced explorers at this time?

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

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

5. What was Luther's discovery regarding literacy?

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

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

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

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

10. Examine Luther's stand in Wittenberg.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Luther's trial at the Diet of Worms. Who was present? What were the charges? What was the outcome of the trial? Who was the victor? What happened to Luther after the trial? What restrictions were placed on Luther as a result of his conduct?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Examine how the Huns, Mongols and Saxons were a large part of the Dark Ages. How did they transcend into the medieval period and beyond?

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