John VIII Quiz

1. What was John VIII at the time of his election?
  • Correct Answer: Deacon

2. When was John VIII elected pope?
  • Correct Answer: 14 December 872

3. Against whom did John VIII ally with Louis II?
  • Correct Answer: Saracens

4. Whom did John VIII support in the Christianization of Slavs?
  • Correct Answer: St. Methodius

5. Which language did John VIII allow for use in liturgy among Slavs?
  • Correct Answer: Slavic

6. When did Marinus I crown Charles II emperor?
  • Correct Answer: 25 December 875

7. Whom did John VIII crown emperor in 881?
  • Correct Answer: Charles III

8. Who was the bishop of Porto excommunicated by John VIII?
  • Correct Answer: Formosus

9. When did John VIII die?
  • Correct Answer: 16 December 882

10. Which of the following is true of John VIII?
  • Correct Answer: First pope to be murdered

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