Silverius Quiz

1. Where was Silverius born?
  • Correct Answer: Frosinone

2. Who was Silverius’ father?
  • Correct Answer: Hormisdas

3. What was Silverius at the time of his nomination as pope?
  • Correct Answer: Sub deacon

4. Who nominated Silverius pope?
  • Correct Answer: Theodahad

5. When was Silverius consecrated pope?
  • Correct Answer: 8 June 536

6. Whom did Silverius refuse to restore as the patriarch of Constantinople?
  • Correct Answer: Anthimus

7. Who surrounded Rome when Silverius was deposed?
  • Correct Answer: Witigis

8. Who falsely accused Silverius of treason?
  • Correct Answer: Belisarius

9. Who sent Silverius back to Rome for an inquiry?
  • Correct Answer: Justinian I

10. Where did Silverius die?
  • Correct Answer: Palmaria

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