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1. Vatican City has its own police force.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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2. Popes haven't always resided at Vatican City.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

3. Vatican City is part of Rome.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

4. The term "Vatican" actually predates Christianity.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

5. Vatican City has full membership in the United Nations.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

6. There are only 2 smaller independent states in the world.

True

False

Vatican City is the smallest.

Explanation

Vatican City is the smallest.

7. The Vatican has led the fight against global warming.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

8. Vatican City levies its own taxes.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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