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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. Luther was eventually tried before the ______ of Worms.

2. Luther was taken to ____ Castle.

3. What religion was Magellan?

4. The voyage was referred to as an "epic of ____."

5. Henry was incensed because the pope would not grant a(n) ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Give an example of some of the currents of thought that took place during this time.

2. Examine Luther's stand in Wittenberg.

3. What was Henry's downfall in the church?

4. Luther was not arrested during his appeal. What court proceeding soon followed?

5. How did Magellan manage to raise enough funds for the expedition? Who supported Magellan?

6. How did the new geography affect the Church? How was Magellan related to this issue?

7. What was Luther's discovery regarding literacy?

8. Discuss Luther's two main works at this time.

9. What were some of the issues that were facing the medieval world as Magellan set out to sea?

10. How did Frederick the Wise respond to the sale of indulgences?

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

Discuss at length Magellan's conversion of the Filipino natives. Why was Magellan so set on converting and baptizing the people? Did the people convert willingly? What might have prompted them to do so? What kinds of ceremonies were held on the islands? Who performed the ceremonies? How did the natives respond to Magellan's teachings? Why was it necessary, in Magellan's mind, to stay and ensure that the natives would not revert? Did any natives convert to their old ways? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Examine how the Huns, Mongols and Saxons were a large part of the Dark Ages. How did they transcend into the medieval period and beyond?

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