1. Describe political conditions during the latter half of the fifteenth century in what is now Germany.
2. What countries were ruled by Charles V of Spain at the height of his power?
3. Why was Luther summoned to the Diet of Worms? What was done at this Diet?
4. Who was Melanchthon? What was the Religious Peace of Augsburg? What was its importance?
5. What was the Council of Trent? Over how long a period did its meetings extend? What were the important acts of this Council?
6. What ruler was instrumental in separating England from Roman Catholic influence? How was this separation accomplished? Describe two acts of Parliament important in this connection.
7. Outline the causes of Elizabeth’s quarrel with Mary Queen of Scots. State its political importance and its results.
8. Under what circumstances during Elizabeth’s reign did England come into conflict with Spain? What event marked the crisis of this conflict?
9. State the nature, causes, dates, and leaders of the Puritan Reformation.
10. Describe the important acts of Parliament passed in the reign of Charles II to regulate the religious situation.