Eugene III Quiz

(Eugene III is referred by his baptismal name for the times before he became pope.)

1. Which order did Bernardo di Pisa join?
  • Correct Answer: Cistercian

2. Of which monastery was Bernardo di Pisa abbot when he was elected pope?
  • Correct Answer: Sts. Vincent and Anastasius

3. When was Eugene III elected pope?
  • Correct Answer: 15 February 1145

4. Who forced Eugene III into exile?
  • Correct Answer: Arnold of Brescia

5. Whom did Eugene III ask to lead the Second Crusade?
  • Correct Answer: Louis VII

6. Whom did Eugene III ask to preach the Second Crusade?
  • Correct Answer: St. Bernard of Clairvaux

7. Which archbishop’s pallium was withdrawn by Eugene III?
  • Correct Answer: Archbishop of Reims

8. Which treaty did Eugene III conclude with Frederick Barbarossa?
  • Correct Answer: Treaty of Constance

9. When did Eugene III die?
  • Correct Answer: 8 July 1153

10. Where did Eugene III die?
  • Correct Answer: Tivoli

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