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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which religious figure was credited for the explorer's achievements?
(a) Saint Peter.
(b) Jesus.
(c) God.
(d) Madonna.

2. Which fabric began to replace wool in high society wardrobes?
(a) Silk.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Linen.
(d) Polyester.

3. Which was not a part of the average curriculum?
(a) Catechism.
(b) Astronomy.
(c) Writing.
(d) Math.

4. What does "dolce" mean?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Dowdy.
(c) Sweet.
(d) Exciting.

5. 150 ducats equals roughly how much in American dollars?
(a) $1,950.
(b) $2,450.
(c) $3,750.
(d) $950.

6. Which word is not used to describe the brother?
(a) Eloquent.
(b) Magnanimous.
(c) Erudite.
(d) Cruel.

7. The sovereign's main competitor came from which country?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Norway.
(c) Spain.
(d) Sweden.

8. Which group was not among those listed as pillaging the Roman Empire?
(a) Goths.
(b) Jutes.
(c) Vikings.
(d) Saxons.

9. Which crime was common for this Borgia?
(a) Murder.
(b) Conspiracy.
(c) Treason.
(d) Theft.

10. In which year was the papacy relocated?
(a) 1403.
(b) 1181.
(c) 1305.
(d) 1247.

11. On which date was Rome entered?
(a) August 24.
(b) September 3.
(c) June 14.
(d) April 19.

12. What color was the girl's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

13. In which city was the patent introduced?
(a) Rome.
(b) Beijing.
(c) London.
(d) Mainz.

14. Who was the emperor at this time?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Charles.

15. The pope awarded men for their _____.
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Warrior skills.
(c) Virility.
(d) Bravery.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom was the girl married?

2. Who issues bills trying to repress the new invention?

3. How old was Rodrigo when he married the young Rosa?

4. The Hercynian Forest was known to be filled with all but which of the following?

5. In which century does Tacitus appear?

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