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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The empire's border rested on the Danube and the ____.
(a) Rhone.
(b) Seine.
(c) Rhine.
(d) Nile.

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

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

4. Two former speakers of the House of Parliament were beheaded over which issue?
(a) Conspiracy.
(b) Theft.
(c) Witchcraft.
(d) Taxation.

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

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

7. Which invention came to the forefront of the culture at this time?
(a) Longbow.
(b) Telescope.
(c) Printing press.
(d) Electricity.

8. Who was the reigning leader of the country at that time?
(a) Edward III.
(b) Richard I.
(c) Carlos I.
(d) Henry IV.

9. Which animal appeared on the Borgia flag?
(a) Deer.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Dragon.
(d) Bull.

10. Rodrigo was elevated to the College of Cardinals in which year?
(a) 1521.
(b) 1545.
(c) 1489.
(d) 1456.

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

12. The basic model of this idea was created in which year?
(a) 1191.
(b) 1204.
(c) 1066.
(d) 1322.

13. What is the more common name for the Hsiung-nu tribe?
(a) Heathens.
(b) Mongols.
(c) Huns.
(d) Pagans.

14. Which of the following was scorned during this period?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Hygiene.
(c) Art.
(d) Literacy.

15. The tribe was known for its expertise in which sport?
(a) Archery.
(b) Discus throwing.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Spear fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was a common way to earn a living?

2. Ms. Borgia became the duchess of which region?

3. Which word is used to describe the Goths, Saxons, Huns and Franks?

4. What is the estimated illiteracy rate among women at this time?

5. Which location was the new home to the papacy?

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