History
This ancient empire was centered in Rome and ruled much of Europe.
What is Roman Empire?
A food that consists of dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings
What is Pizza?
Italy is shaped like this object.
What is a boot?
The landmark in Italy known for "leaning"
What is The Leaning Tower of Piza?
This famous artist painted the Mona Lisa.
What is Leonardo da Vinci?
This volcano destroyed Pompeii in 79 AD.
What is Mount Vesuvius?
This frozen Italian dessert is similar to ice cream.
What is gelato?
This sea borders Italy.
What is the Mediterranean?
This ancient Roman arena hosted gladiator fights.
What is The Colosseum?
This style of rebirth in art and learning began in Italy.
What is the Renaissance?
Julius Caesar was a leader of this ancient civilization.
What is Rome?
This Italian rice dish is cooked slowly in broth until creamy.
What is risotto?
This famous canal city is built on many small islands.
What is Venice?
This famous fountain in Rome is known for coin tossing.
What is Trevi Fountain?
This Italian city is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance.
What is Florence?
This explorer from Venice traveled to Asia and wrote about his journeys.
Who is Marco Polo?
Italy's favorite drink
What is wine?
This mountain range runs along northern Italy.
What are the Alps?
This Vatican chapel is famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings.
What is the Sistine Chapel?
This famous sculptor created the statue of David.
Who is Michelangelo?
Italy became a unified country in this century.
What is the 19th century?
This sauce made from basil, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts comes from Genoa.
What is pesto?
The island next to Italy that is part of its "boot"
What is Sicily?
This ruined ancient city was buried by volcanic ash.
What is Pompeii?
This movement in music and theater combines singing, acting, and orchestral music. Italy is considered its birthplace.
What is opera?