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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While literacy became increasingly important, the educational system tended to be ______.
(a) Math-based.
(b) Chaotic.
(c) Structured.
(d) Non-existent.

2. How old was Rodrigo when he married the young Rosa?
(a) 62.
(b) 80.
(c) 59.
(d) 71.

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

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

5. The Hercynian Forest was known to be filled with all but which of the following?
(a) Imaginary demons.
(b) Wolves.
(c) Boars.
(d) Fairies.

6. In which century does Tacitus appear?
(a) 1st.
(b) 3rd.
(c) 4th.
(d) 2nd.

7. The "____ Man" theory discusses the change in culture by elites.
(a) Great.
(b) Cultured.
(c) Renaissance.
(d) Modern.

8. Who issues bills trying to repress the new invention?
(a) Emperor.
(b) King.
(c) Cardinals.
(d) Papacy.

9. In which year did the patent come into vogue?
(a) 1572.
(b) 1533.
(c) 1491.
(d) 14643.

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

11. Which group introduced the process?
(a) French.
(b) Muslims.
(c) Italians.
(d) Spaniards.

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

13. Language that was more prevalent amongst the population was known as ______ vernacular.
(a) Colloquial.
(b) Ordinary.
(c) Peasant.
(d) Common.

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

15. The group came from which region?
(a) Germany.
(b) Mongolia.
(c) Indonesia.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. Borgia was the model for the famous book which by author?

2. On which holiday did Londoners protect their situation?

3. The tribe was known for its expertise in which sport?

4. How many heirs were murdered?

5. What is the more common name for the Hsiung-nu tribe?

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