Alexander VII Quiz Questions
(Alexander VII is referred by his baptismal name for the times before he became pope.)
1. Where was Fabio Chigi born?
A. L’Aquila
B. Turin
C. Sienna
D. Guzman
2. From which university did Fabio Chigi get doctorates in law, philosophy and theology?
A. Urban University
B. University of Pisa
C. University of Sienna
D. St. Thomas University
3. Where was Fabio Chigi vice-legate?
A. Tunisia
B. Libya
C. Sweden
D. Ferrara
4. Where was Fabio Chigi nuncio?
A. England
B. Moscow
C. Cologne
D. Spain
5. What was Fabio Chigi in Malta?
A. Rector
B. Procurator
C. Chancellor
D. Inquisitor
6. Of which diocese was Fabio Chigi bishop?
A. Florence
B. Mantua
C. Nardo
D. Munich
7. When was Fabio Chigi created cardinal?
A. 4 June 1648
B. 19 February 1652
C. 8 August 1644
D. 27 November 1650
8. When was Alexander VII elected pope?
A. 3 February 1654
B. 7 April 1655
C. 12 August 1653
D. 31 December 1652
9. Who temporarily annexed Avignon when Alexander VII was pope?
A. James II
B. Louis XIV
C. Philip II
D. Charles II
10. When did Alexander VII die?
A. 5 March 1664
B. 22 May 1667
C. 7 July 1665
D. 10 November 1661