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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Shattering (Sections 12-23).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did this explorer die?
(a) China.
(b) Philippines.
(c) West Indies.
(d) America.

2. The horse's harness, collar and stirrup did not exist until about ____ A.D.
(a) 700.
(b) 900.
(c) 1000.
(d) 600.

3. Which is not mentioned as a major ailment of the Dark Ages?
(a) Rickets.
(b) Famine.
(c) Black Plague.
(d) Pneumonia.

4. To whom was the girl married?
(a) Orsini.
(b) Borgia.
(c) Kotter.
(d) Carlito.

5. Ms. Borgia became the duchess of which region?
(a) Ferrara.
(b) Tuscany.
(c) Burgundy.
(d) Capellini.

Short Answer Questions

1. ____ Borgia is one of the most notorious vixens of the period.

2. Which pope was known for throwing wild parties?

3. Who stated that he was "above grammar?"

4. Among the lost arts was ____.

5. The densest of medieval periods lasted ____ years.

(see the answer key)

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