IT's About Religion, But IT's About History, Too

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1.

Vatican City is part of Rome.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It’s contained within Rome, but is a completely independent and sovereign city-state. It’s only 110 acres in size.

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2.

There are only 2 smaller independent states in the world.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Vatican City is the smallest.

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3.

Vatican City has full membership in the United Nations.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
But the Holy See, the government of the Catholic Church, does have observer status.

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4.

Popes haven’t always resided at Vatican City.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
For many centuries they lived elsewhere in Rome, and from 1309 to 1378 seven popes resided in Avignon, France.

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5.

Vatican City has its own police force.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
But Italy provides military defense, and the Swiss Guard is responsible for the pope’s security.

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6.

The Vatican has led the fight against global warming.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
In 2007, the Vatican agreed to be the world’s first carbon-neutral state.

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7.

The term “Vatican” actually predates Christianity.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
It was in use hundreds of years before Christ to refer to a marshy area on the Tiber River.

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8.

Vatican City levies its own taxes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It supports itself by selling postage stamps, tourist mementos and publications, and by collecting fees for admission to museums.

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IT's About Religion, But IT's About History, Too

Vatican City is part of Rome.

There are only 2 smaller independent states in the world.

Vatican City has full membership in the United Nations.

Popes haven’t always resided at Vatican City.

Vatican City has its own police force.

The Vatican has led the fight against global warming.

The term “Vatican” actually predates Christianity.

Vatican City levies its own taxes.