Dedication of Churches of Saints Peter and Paul Quiz

What is the most famous church in Christendom according to the text?

• Notre Dame Cathedral

• St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls

• Westminster Abbey

• St. Peter's Basilica

Who ordered the reconstruction of St. Peter's Basilica in 1506?

• Pope Gregory I

• Pope Julius II

• Pope Leo X

• Pope Urban II

Where is St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls located?

• Near the Vatican Hill

• Near the Abaazia delle Tre Fontane

• In the center of Rome

• On the Palatine Hill

What significant event happened to St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls in 1823?

• It was damaged by a fire

• It was destroyed by an earthquake

• It was expanded

• It was closed for renovations

Who was responsible for the original construction of both basilicas?

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Hadrian

• Emperor Constantine

• Emperor Nero

What linked the two churches of Saints Peter and Paul?

• A series of tunnels

• A roofed colonnade of marble columns

• A bridge over the Tiber

• A long road

What was the original purpose of Vatican Hill?

• A royal palace

• A marketplace

• A military camp

• A cemetery

What is the traditional site of St. Paul's grave?

• In Antioch

• In Jerusalem

• Near the Abaazia delle Tre Fontane

• Under the Vatican

What was the major similarity in the faith-journeys of Peter and Paul?

• Both were fishermen

• Both were Roman citizens

• Both died a martyr’s death in Rome

• Both were educated scholars

How did Saint Peter die according to tradition?

• By poison

• By the sword

• On a cross

• By stoning