Sylvester II Quiz

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

1. When did Gerbert go to Spain?
  • Correct Answer: 967

2. Who taught logic to Gerbert?
  • Correct Answer: Gerann

3. Who denounced Gerbert to Otto II?
  • Correct Answer: Otric

4. Who consecrated Gerbert abbot of the monastery of St. Columban of Bobbio?
  • Correct Answer: Benedict VII

5. Of which archdiocese was Gerbert archbishop in 991-997?
  • Correct Answer: Reims

6. Who appointed Gerbert archbishop of Ravenna?
  • Correct Answer: Otto III

7. When was Sylvester II consecrated pope?
  • Correct Answer: 9 April 999

8. Which of the following is true of Sylvester II?
  • Correct Answer: First Frenchman to become pope

9. To which country did Sylvester II grant its first archbishop?
  • Correct Answer: Poland

10. When did Sylvester II die?
  • Correct Answer: 12 May 1003

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