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The Great Schism

Description: The Great Schism was a period of division in the Catholic Church that lasted from 1378 to 1417. During this time, there were two or even three rival popes, each claiming to be the legitimate successor of Saint Peter. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Great Schism.
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What was the name of the pope who was elected in Rome in 1378?

  1. Urban VI

  2. Clement VII

  3. Gregory XI

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urban VI was elected pope in Rome in 1378 after the death of Gregory XI.

What was the name of the pope who was elected in Avignon in 1378?

  1. Urban VI

  2. Clement VII

  3. Gregory XI

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Clement VII was elected pope in Avignon in 1378 after the death of Gregory XI.

Which country supported Urban VI?

  1. France

  2. England

  3. Italy

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Italy supported Urban VI, while France and England supported Clement VII.

Which country supported Clement VII?

  1. France

  2. England

  3. Italy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France supported Clement VII, while Italy and England supported Urban VI.

What was the name of the council that was held in Pisa in 1409?

  1. The Council of Pisa

  2. The Council of Constance

  3. The Council of Florence

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Council of Pisa was held in 1409 in an attempt to end the Great Schism.

What was the outcome of the Council of Pisa?

  1. It elected a new pope.

  2. It deposed both Urban VI and Clement VII.

  3. It failed to end the Great Schism.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Council of Pisa elected a new pope, Alexander V, but this did not end the Great Schism.

What was the name of the council that was held in Constance in 1414?

  1. The Council of Pisa

  2. The Council of Constance

  3. The Council of Florence

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Council of Constance was held in 1414 in an attempt to end the Great Schism.

What was the outcome of the Council of Constance?

  1. It elected a new pope.

  2. It deposed both Urban VI and Clement VII.

  3. It ended the Great Schism.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Council of Constance ended the Great Schism by electing a new pope, Martin V.

How long did the Great Schism last?

  1. 39 years

  2. 40 years

  3. 41 years

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Schism lasted from 1378 to 1417, a period of 39 years.

What was the name of the pope who was elected in 1417?

  1. Martin V

  2. Eugenius IV

  3. Nicholas V

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martin V was elected pope in 1417, ending the Great Schism.

What was the impact of the Great Schism on the Catholic Church?

  1. It weakened the authority of the pope.

  2. It led to a decline in religious belief.

  3. It caused a civil war in Italy.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Schism weakened the authority of the pope and led to a decline in religious belief.

What were some of the long-term consequences of the Great Schism?

  1. It led to the Protestant Reformation.

  2. It caused the Catholic Church to lose its influence in Europe.

  3. It led to the rise of nationalism.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Schism led to the Protestant Reformation, which was a major religious movement that split the Catholic Church in the 16th century.

What is the name of the current pope?

  1. Francis

  2. Benedict XVI

  3. John Paul II

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pope Francis is the current pope of the Catholic Church.

How many popes have there been in the history of the Catholic Church?

  1. 266

  2. 267

  3. 268

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There have been 266 popes in the history of the Catholic Church.

What is the name of the official residence of the pope?

  1. The Vatican

  2. The Sistine Chapel

  3. St. Peter's Basilica

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vatican is the official residence of the pope.

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