Leo X Quiz
(Leo X is referred by his baptismal name for the times before he became pope.)
Leo X Quiz Questions
1. When was Giovanni de Medici born?
a) 29 February 1468
b) 1 April 1464
c) 27 August 1472
d) 11 December 1475
2. Where was Giovanni de Medici born?
a) Hampshire
b) Florence
c) Kent
d) Naples
3. How old was Giovanni de Medici when he received tonsure?
a) Nineteen
b) Eighteen
c) Twelve
d) Seven
4. Who appointed Giovanni de Medici Apostolic protonotary?
a) Sixtus IV
b) Alexander VI
c) Julius II
d) Adrian IV
5. When did Giovanni de Medici receive the insignia of cardinal?
a) 9 March 1492
b) 3 June 1494
c) 12 August 1496
d) 11 November 1500
6. Who posted 95 theses opposing sale of indulgences on 31 October 1517 on the door of Wittenburg church?
a) John Calvin
b) Martin Luther
c) John Hus
d) Giordano Bruno
7. Who of the following was created cardinal by Leo X?
a) Thomas Wolsey
b) Thomas More
c) John Heenan
d) Basil Hume
8. By which bull did Leo X charge Martin Luther with heresy and asked him to recant in 60 days?
a) In Eminenti
b) Exsurge Domine
c) Cogit nos
d) Lumen Gentium
9. Which Council did Leo X continue?
a) Constance
b) Lateran II
c) Lateran III
d) Lateran V
10. When did Leo X die?
a) 14 March 1522
b) 7 July 1525
c) 8 April 1526
d) 1 December 1521
Leo X Quiz Questions with Answers
1. When was Giovanni de Medici born?
d) 11 December 1475
2. Where was Giovanni de Medici born?
b) Florence
3. How old was Giovanni de Medici when he received tonsure?
d) Seven
4. Who appointed Giovanni de Medici Apostolic protonotary?
a) Sixtus IV
5. When did Giovanni de Medici receive the insignia of cardinal?
a) 9 March 1492
6. Who posted 95 theses opposing sale of indulgences on 31 October 1517 on the door of Wittenburg church?
b) Martin Luther
7. Who of the following was created cardinal by Leo X?
a) Thomas Wolsey
8. By which bull did Leo X charge Martin Luther with heresy and asked him to recant in 60 days?
b) Exsurge Domine
9. Which Council did Leo X continue?
d) Lateran V
10. When did Leo X die?
d) 1 December 1521