Paul II Quiz

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

Paul II Quiz Questions

1. When was Pietro Barbo born?
a) 23 February 1417
b) 9 May 1418
c) 21 July 1414
d) 14 December 1412

2. Where was Pietro Barbo born?
a) Naples
b) Florence
c) Genoa
d) Venice

3. Where was Pietro Barbo archdeacon?
a) Bologna
b) Nicosia
c) Valetta
d) Skopje

4. Which was Pietro Barbo’s first diocese as bishop?
a) Cervia
b) Padua
c) Berne
d) Vicenza

5. When was Pietro Barbo created cardinal?
a) 15 January 1448
b) 17 May 1443
c) 1 July 1440
d) 18 December 1434

6. When was Paul II elected pope?
a) 1 February 1460
b) 3 April 1462
c) 14 November 1468
d) 30 August 1464

7. Which king of Bohemia was excommunicated by Paul II?
a) George Podiebrad
b) Frederick II
c) Wenceslaus
d) William of Orange

8. Which college was abolished by Paul II?
a) College of abbreviators
b) College of cardinals
c) College of bishops
d) College of engineers

9. Which of the following palaces was built by Paul II?
a) Versailles Palace
b) Buckingham Palace
c) Amsterdam Palace
d) Palazzio di St. Marco

10. When did Paul II die?
a) 22 March 1475
b) 26 July 1471
c) 19 April 1474
d) 8 October 1476

1. When was Pietro Barbo born?
a) 23 February 1417

2. Where was Pietro Barbo born?
d) Venice

3. Where was Pietro Barbo archdeacon?
a) Bologna

4. Which was Pietro Barbo’s first diocese as bishop?
a) Cervia

5. When was Pietro Barbo created cardinal?
c) 1 July 1440

6. When was Paul II elected pope?
d) 30 August 1464

7. Which king of Bohemia was excommunicated by Paul II?
a) George Podiebrad

8. Which college was abolished by Paul II?
a) College of abbreviators

9. Which of the following palaces was built by Paul II?
d) Palazzio di St. Marco

10. When did Paul II die?
b) 26 July 1471