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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. Europe was populated by ___ million people.
(a) 73.
(b) 81.
(c) 92.
(d) 64.

2. Ms. Borgia became the duchess of which region?
(a) Tuscany.
(b) Burgundy.
(c) Ferrara.
(d) Capellini.

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

4. 150 ducats equals roughly how much in American dollars?
(a) $1,950.
(b) $2,450.
(c) $3,750.
(d) $950.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which century does Tacitus appear?

2. Which island group is mentioned?

3. She was accomplished in which art?

4. Which religious figure was credited for the explorer's achievements?

5. What is the name of the girl who became legendary for exploiting her own beauty?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the legacy of Pope Alexander's children.

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

4. How did the public react to the invention of the printing press?

5. Examine how the church conflicted with the monarchy.

6. How did the arts flourish during this time?

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

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

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

10. How did Christianity attempt to infiltrate other religions?

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