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

2. Which was not a part of the average curriculum?
(a) Math.
(b) Writing.
(c) Catechism.
(d) Astronomy.

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

4. Borgia was the model for the famous book which by author?
(a) Dante.
(b) Tolstoy.
(c) Machiavelli.
(d) Homer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which year was the papacy relocated?

2. The pope awarded men for their _____.

3. Which pope was known for throwing wild parties?

4. She was accomplished in which art?

5. Who was the emperor at this time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is humanism?

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

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

4. What is the basic history of printing?

5. What types of events took place during the Dark Ages? What was the standard of living?

6. How did Christianity attempt to infiltrate other religions?

7. How did the arts flourish during this time?

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

9. Who was Erasmus?

10. Examine the behavior of the notorious Borgia popes.

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