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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which was not part of the quadrivium?
(a) Music.
(b) Geometery.
(c) Rhetoric.
(d) Astronomy.

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

4. Records show that only ____ out of 100 murderers was ever brought to justice.
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 1.

5. Which island group is mentioned?
(a) Maritimes.
(b) Canary.
(c) Spice.
(d) Bahamas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the emperor at this time?

2. The pope awarded men for their _____.

3. Which group was not among those listed as pillaging the Roman Empire?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the arts flourish during this time?

2. Manchester says that the clash between humanists and the Vatican was not immediate. Explain.

3. Discuss Magellan's achievements as an explorer. How was he honored?

4. Examine the behavior of the notorious Borgia popes.

5. Give an example of some of the disagreements of the Christians and alternate religions.

6. Discuss the overview of Part I, "The Medieval Mind."

7. How did Christianity attempt to infiltrate other religions?

8. According to the author, what part did Saint Augustine play in the church?

9. What contribution did Gutenberg make to the promotion of literature?

10. Examine how some of the popes used their office as a front for less than ethical actions.

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