Italian Geography
What's Italy's capital city?
Rome
What was the name of the ancient empire that conquered the whole ancient world?
The Roman Empire
What was Piero della Francesca's primary profession?
Painter
Arezzo is globally famous for manufacturing and exporting which precious metal?
Gold
What's the name of the world wide famous dish born in Naples?
Pizza
Even on a geographical map, Italy stays fashionable. What's the name of Italy's shape?
A boot
When was Italy officially unified as a single country?
19th century, 1861
Piero used mathematical lines to make flat objects look 3D. What is this visual technique called?
Perspective
Which division is S.S.Arezzo going to play next year?(September 2026)
Serie B (second division)
What specific type of coffee do Italians traditionally drink only for breakfast and never after a meal?
Cappuccino
Into how many main parts is Italy usually divided?
Three: North, Centre and South
Who was the fascist dictator of Italy during World War II?
Benito Mussolini
In one of his most famous works, The Resurrection, Piero painted a famous figure rising from the dead. Who is it?
Jesus Christ
How many people live in Arezzo? (±5.000)
≈96.500(2026)
What classic Roman pasta dish is made with eggs, guanciale, pecorino romano, and black pepper?
Carbonara
Which Italian region is Naples located in?
Campania
What is the name of the famous cultural 'rebirth' movement that started in Tuscany?
The Renaissance
Instead of canvas or paper, Piero painted directly onto wet plaster walls. What is this specific art type called?
Fresco
What does "Alo' " mean in Arezzo dialect?
Let's go/Hurry up/Come on
What does the pasta term 'al dente' mean?
The pasta is tender on the outside but retains a firm, slight "bite" in the center
How many administrative regions are there in Italy?
20
In what year did Italy officially become a Republic?
1946
Besides painting, Piero wrote textbooks about which school subject?
Math/Geometry
Which neighboring cities are Arezzo’s biggest football rivals?
(At least 2)
Livorno, Siena, Pisa and Perugia.
If you order 'un caffè' at an Italian bar, you get a single espresso shot. What specific type of coffee do you get if you order 'un caffè corretto'?
Espresso with a shot of liquor