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Quiz for Primary Source 9.2: Pope Boniface VIII, Unam Sanctam

Question

1. What significance did Boniface attach to Christ’s command to Peter to “Feed my sheep”?

He took it as proof that papacy had authority over all Christians.

He interpreted it to mean that the clergy had an obligation to the poor.

He took it as proof that papacy had authority over ordinary people.

He saw it as a command to the Church to divest itself of its worldly wealth.

Correct. The answer is a. In explaining his interpretation, Boniface noted that Christ did not say that Peter should feed “these or those” sheep, but all sheep.

Incorrect. The answer is a. In explaining his interpretation, Boniface noted that Christ did not say that Peter should feed “these or those” sheep, but all sheep.

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2. What distinction did Boniface make between the “spiritual sword” and the “temporal sword”?

Boniface made no distinction between the two swords, believing both were to be used exclusively by priests.

The spiritual sword was wielded by God and the temporal sword by Satan.

The spiritual sword was in the power of the Church, and the temporal sword was in the power of kings.

The spiritual sword was to be used by the Church, and the temporal sword was to be used for the Church.

Correct. The answer is d. Boniface made it clear that while kings wielded the temporal sword, they did so under the authority and direction of the Church.

Incorrect. The answer is d. Boniface made it clear that while kings wielded the temporal sword, they did so under the authority and direction of the Church.

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3. According to Boniface, who had the authority to judge the papacy?

God

Parish priests

An assembly of kings

All Christians

Correct. The answer is a. In Boniface’s view, the papacy was the supreme authority on earth and, therefore, only to be judged by “God, not by man.”

Incorrect. The answer is a. In Boniface’s view, the papacy was the supreme authority on earth and, therefore, only to be judged by “God, not by man.”