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Vatican City State Trivia Quiz

This is a limited sample of questions dealing with the Vatican City State, the smallest independent sovereign State in the world. Not too difficult and possibly a little informative.

A multiple-choice quiz by YOMD39. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
YOMD39

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
4,993

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1203

Last 3 plays: scratch51 (5/10), PurpleComet (7/10), Guest 2 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who changed the country of Italy from multiple independent States to a single unified government? Hint

Victor Emanuel II.

Victor Emanuel III.

Victor Emanuel I.

King Umberto I.

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was Vatican City officially established as a sovereign State with the Pope having complete executive, legislative and judicial powers? Hint

1898

1929

1924

1912

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Question 3 of 10

3. Approximately, how many acres of land, previously within the city limits of Rome, did the Lateran Treaty allocate to the Vatican City State? Hint

254

238

196

109

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Question 4 of 10

4. What best describes the form of government used by the Vatican City State? Hint

Oligarchy

Autocracy

Monarchy

Aristocracy

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the color of the official flag of the Vatican City State? Hint

Pale Orange and White

Light Green and White

Bold Yellow and White

Light Blue and White

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is not one of the famous museums in the Vatican City State? Hint

The Museum of Florentine Art

The Chiaramonti Museum

The Pio Clementino Museum

The Gregorian Museum of Egyptian Art

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which country established diplomatic and ambassadorial ties with the Vatican City State in 2009? Hint

Norway

Sri Lanka

Russia

Eritrea

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the summer home for the Pope?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many years did it take Michelangelo to complete painting the frescos on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who provides internal security for the Vatican City State and for the Pope?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who changed the country of Italy from multiple independent States to a single unified government?

Answer: Victor Emanuel II.

Until about the 1860's Italy consisted of multiple independent States. At that time the Pope had complete civil powers for a large area, including Rome. When Victor Emanuel II. became King of Italy in 1861 he united the country into a single government. All independent States, including the Papal State were dissolved.For nearly 60 years the Pope and his staff remained entirely within the Papal Palace and gardens.They never travelled outside thatlimited area and considered themselves to be 'Prisoners' of the Kingdom.

2. When was Vatican City officially established as a sovereign State with the Pope having complete executive, legislative and judicial powers?

Answer: 1929

In 1929 Pope Pius XI. and the Italian government established an independent Vatican City State under the terms of the Lateran Treaty.

3. Approximately, how many acres of land, previously within the city limits of Rome, did the Lateran Treaty allocate to the Vatican City State?

Answer: 109

The Vatican City State includes a relative small total area. St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basillica and portions of the Papal Palace (including the Sistine Chapel are in a relatively open public area. The remainder of the Vatican City State is behind high walls.

4. What best describes the form of government used by the Vatican City State?

Answer: Autocracy

The Pope has complete governmental {power;} however, he is assisted by a body of agencies known as the 'Curia'.

5. What is the color of the official flag of the Vatican City State?

Answer: Bold Yellow and White

It is a rather bold yellow-white flag.

6. Which of the following is not one of the famous museums in the Vatican City State?

Answer: The Museum of Florentine Art

The beautiful and highly unique museums in Vatican City State include the Pio Clementino {Museum;} the Gregorian Museum of Etrusian {Art;} the the Gregorian Museum of Egyptian {Art;the} Vatican Pinacoteca and the Chiaramonti Museum. There is no Museum of Florentine Art.

7. Which country established diplomatic and ambassadorial ties with the Vatican City State in 2009?

Answer: Russia

In December 1999 the diplomatic credentials of ambassadors from Eritea, Norway, Sri Lanka and Togo were accepted by the Pope. Dmitry Medvedev, President of Russia in 2009, was the instigator of Vatican-Russian diplomacy, enjoining the nations to have complete diplomatic ties. These were established in 2009 after a meeting with the Pope, Pope Benedict XVI.

8. What is the name of the summer home for the Pope?

Answer: Castel Gandolfo

Castel Gandolfo is a small town located on Lake Alano in central Ital. The papal summer palace, also referred to as Castel Gandolfo, was built in the 17th century.

9. How many years did it take Michelangelo to complete painting the frescos on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

Answer: 4

He worked on painting the frescos on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel during the years from 1508 to 1512.

10. Who provides internal security for the Vatican City State and for the Pope?

Answer: The Swiss Guard

The Swiss Guard is the official guard of the Vatican and the Pope. This unit was originally established in about 1506 by Pope Julius II. There are 110 soldiers and six officers in the unit. They all wear very colorful and unique uniforms that some say were designed by Michelangelo.

Source: Author YOMD39

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