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

2. What is the name of the girl who became legendary for exploiting her own beauty?
(a) Maria.
(b) Elizabetta.
(c) Margueritte.
(d) Vannozzadei.

3. What was the position of Peter Schoffer?
(a) Janitor.
(b) Typesetter.
(c) Stable boy.
(d) Judge.

4. In what year was the invention introduced?
(a) 1621.
(b) 1457.
(c) 1499.
(d) 1504.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which pope was known for throwing wild parties?

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

3. Which animal appeared on the Borgia flag?

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

5. Which popes were known for their immorality?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the average person's life.

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

3. How did the introduction of new universities affect the population?

4. Discuss the Roman Inquisition. Who headed the charge? Who was persecuted? How?

5. Examine how the church conflicted with the monarchy.

6. What does Manchester say about the term "Dark Ages?"

7. Who was Erasmus?

8. How did the lack of morality affect the institution of marriage?

9. Examine the corruption of the papacy at this time.

10. How did the arts flourish during this time?

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