Innocent II Quiz

(Innocent II is referred by his baptismal name for the times before he became pope. After the death of Honorius II there was division among the cardinals. Innocent II was elected pope by minority of the cardinals.)

1. Who appointed Gregorio Papareschi as an ambassador to draft the Concordat of Worms?
  • Correct Answer: Calixtus II

2. Where was Gregorio Papareschi papal legate in 1123?
  • Correct Answer: France

3. When was Innocent II elected pope?
  • Correct Answer: 14 February 1130

4. What was the name taken by Pietro Pierleoni who was elected pope by majority of the cardinals after Innocent II was elected?
  • Correct Answer: Anacletus II

5. Who got the French and the English to support Innocent II as pope?
  • Correct Answer: St. Bernard of Clairvaux

6. Who got the Germans to support Innocent II as pope?
  • Correct Answer: St. Norbert

7. When was the ecumenical council Lateran II held?
  • Correct Answer: 1139

8. Who captured Innocent II on 22 July 1139?
  • Correct Answer: Roger II

9. Whom did Innocent II place under interdict?
  • Correct Answer: Louis VII

10. When did Innocent II die?
  • Correct Answer: 24 September 1143

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