Psychology
What is it called when humans fear social interaction?
Social anxiety / Anxiety
When is Italy's national day? (Festa della repubblica)
June 2nd
What is Mozart's full name?
(Extra points for saying in which city he was born!)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Born in Salzburg, Austria.
How many world cup titles has Italy won?
4.
Which European country in the world has the oldest population in average?
Italy.
The average age in Italy is 45.7 years, giving it Europe's oldest population
What is the single most important thing, psychologically speaking, a human needs to survive?
Love. (Attention also accepted)
(shown through social and physical interaction, stimulating growth and strengthening the immune system of the body.)
When did Italy unify? (Risorgimento)
Extra points for saying what happened at this day.
1871 - when Rome was made the official capital of Italy.
Which country is most famously known for their metal bands?
Finland.
Statistically, they have most metal bands per capita in the world.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
A Unicorn
What was the name of the last ruler of Russia before the Russian Revolution in 1918?
Tsar Nicholas the 2nd
Which psychologist invented the 'hierarchy of needs'?
Abraham Maslow
What is Italy's official national dish?
Ragu alla Bolognese
When did the famous King of Pop, die?
In July, 2009, caused by an extensive use of medication resulting in cardiac arrest.
What is Pope Francis' real name?
Extra points for saying when he is born.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
He is born in 1936.
Which country did Italy invade during Mussolini's reign to become an empire?
Ethiopia in 1935.
Known as Abyssinia during that time.
Where does the Term 'Psychology' derive from and what does it mean?
The term ‘psychology‘ has been derived from the Greek word ‘psyche’ translating as ‘breath, spirit, soul’ and ‘logia’ that corresponds to ‘study of'.
How old is Rome?
+ - 300 years
2773 years.
Rome was founded in 753 BC and the Roman Empire was born in 27 BC.
The Empire ruled Europe and parts of North Africa right up until 395 AD. After the fall of the Empire, Italy divided into separate states until 1861.
In which decade did the music genre 'Disco' become mainstream?
In the 1970's.
To a single decimal point, how many kilometers in a mile?
1.6 km. per mile
Which assassination prompted the First World War?
(Double points for saying what Germany did in response to this)
The killing of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
Germany gave a blank cheque to Austria, promising them unconditional support, hence leading to a domino effect of European nations declaring war.
The ID
The Ego
The Super-ego
Which worldwide famous author is known to have many of his works take place in Italy?
William Shakespeare.
Romeo and Juliet is set in Verona.
Julius Caesar takes place in Rome.
Both Othello and The Merchant of Venice are set in Venice.
And Much Ado About Nothing is based in Messina.
What is the oldest musical instrument in the world?
The bone flute.
(Flute also accepted)
Who invented the famous Sitcom 'Friends'?
David Crane
What is the name of the first leader and dictator of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)?
Hint: He made China Communist.
Mao Zedong.
He was the man who made China communist by winning a civil war against the Liberals, an opposing party led by Chiang Kai-Shek in 1949.