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San Pietro (St. Peter's) in Rome Quiz

The largest Christian church in the world, St. Peter's Basilica, is located in Vatican City, the smallest independent country in the world and the governmental center of Catholicism.

A multiple-choice quiz by CiaoItalia. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
CiaoItalia

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,877

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Saint Peter's remains are in the basilica.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. The remains of which of the following popes are NOT located in the crypt of the basilica? Hint

John XXIII

Paul VI

John Paul I

Innocent IX

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Question 3 of 10

3. The original basilica was built in what century? Hint

300s

200s

400s

100s

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Question 4 of 10

4. The fa�ade, the last major part of the present basilica to be completed, was completed in what year? Hint

1614

1452

1377

1511

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Question 5 of 10

5. The obelisk in Piazza San Pietro was brought from what part of the Roman Empire? Hint

Asia Minor

Greece

Egypt

Palestine

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Holy Door (Porta Santa) is only opened every ___ years. Hint

100

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who designed the basilica? Hint

Maderno

Brunelleschi

Michelangelo

Bernini

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Question 8 of 10

8. What sculpture by Michelangelo is housed in a chapel in the basilica? Hint

Moses

David

The Piet�

Anatomy of Man

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these chapels, in which cameras and sightseeing are forbidden, is strictly reserved for silent prayer? Hint

Chapel of the Crucifix

Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel

Gregorian Chapel

Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is believed to have created the sculpture of St. Peter in the basilica? Hint

Michelangelo

Arnolfo di Cambio

Bernini

Andrea Bolgi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Saint Peter's remains are in the basilica.

Answer: True

Yes, this is true. The gold box containing his remains can be seen behind bulletproof glass in the crypt. The remains are directly below the main altar.

2. The remains of which of the following popes are NOT located in the crypt of the basilica?

Answer: John XXIII

John XXIII's sarcophagus can be seen on the main floor of the basilica.

3. The original basilica was built in what century?

Answer: 300s

Emperor Constantine, the first Christian emperor of Rome who issued the Edict of Milan, legalizing Christianity in the empire, ordered the basilica to be built over the tomb of St. Peter. The original basilica was built somewhere around 324-329.

4. The fa�ade, the last major part of the present basilica to be completed, was completed in what year?

Answer: 1614

The fa�ade was designed by Carlo Maderno. Among his other works on the basilica are three chapels on each side of the basilica's nave.

5. The obelisk in Piazza San Pietro was brought from what part of the Roman Empire?

Answer: Egypt

Emperor Caligula ordered the obelisk to be brought in. It is thirty-seven meters high and was placed in its present location in 1586. This obelisk is believed to be the only one in Rome to survive the Middle Ages.

6. The Holy Door (Porta Santa) is only opened every ___ years.

Answer: 25

The door is opened in every Jubilee year. It is opened by the pope at the beginning of the holy year and closed at the end. When it's not a holy year, the door is sealed from the inside.

7. Who designed the basilica?

Answer: Michelangelo

Michelangelo designed the basilica. When he constructed the dome he said, "I can build a dome larger, but not more beautiful, than that of Florence." The cathedral dome in Florence was constructed by Brunelleschi (brew-nell-ESS-key).

8. What sculpture by Michelangelo is housed in a chapel in the basilica?

Answer: The Piet�

The Piet� (pee-ay-TAH) is kept in the basilica behind bulletproof glass. It is one of the most famous works of art in the world.

9. Which of these chapels, in which cameras and sightseeing are forbidden, is strictly reserved for silent prayer?

Answer: Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament

Above the altar in this chapel is a painting of the Holy Trinity. The Chapel of the Crucifix is the former name of the Chapel of the Piet�.

10. Who is believed to have created the sculpture of St. Peter in the basilica?

Answer: Arnolfo di Cambio

Arnolfo di Cambio is believed to have created this sculpture, but there is a great debate over it. One story is that it is actually of pagan origin. Arnolfo di Cambio, interestingly enough, designed the cathedral in Florence (not the dome--that was Brunelleschi).

Source: Author CiaoItalia

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