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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the position of Peter Schoffer?

2. In which year was the brother born?

3. In which year was the papacy relocated?

4. Two former speakers of the House of Parliament were beheaded over which issue?

5. The densest of medieval periods lasted ____ years.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the arts flourish during this time?

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

4. Examine how the church conflicted with the monarchy.

5. How did Christianity attempt to infiltrate other religions?

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

7. Examine the new social civility that came to the forefront.

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

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

10. What is the basic history of printing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a biography of Magellan. Why is Manchester so fascinated with Magellan? Do you believe the fascination is worthwhile or misplaced? What was Magellan's crowning achievement? What did the voyage prove? What acts did Magellan perform during his career as an explorer that are noteworthy? Be as specific as possible.

Essay Topic 2

Martin Luther was an unusual man. His history shows his devotion to the reformation of the church, but there is a great deal about Luther that is not common knowledge, including his beliefs in pagan superstitions. Write an essay about the unusual aspects of Luther's life.

Essay Topic 3

Manchester discusses the contributions and pitfalls of each pope. Compare and contrast at least four of the popes mentioned, preferably ones closest to the Reformation.

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