Geography
Which city is the capital of Italy?
A.Rome B.Padua
C.Palermo D.Melbourne
A.Rome
What are the colors of the Italian flag?
A. Blue and Yellow B. Green, White, and Red
C. Red, Yellow, and Black D. White and Orange
B. Green, White, and Red
What is the name of the church in the Vatican?
A. St Pauls B. St Marks
C. St Peters D. St Johns
C. St Peters
Which Italian car manufacturer sponsors a Formula One team?
A.Ferrari B.Lamborgini
C.Fiat D.Maserati
A.Ferrari
Which of these cities is furthest north?
A. Naples B. Rome
C. Palermo D. Venice
D. Venice
Which is the largest of the Italian lakes?
A. Como B. Garda
C. Maggiore D. Lugano
B. Garda
Lake Garda is the largest of the Italian lakes. It is located in Northern Italy and is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque towns. With a surface area of 370 square kilometers, it is larger than Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, and Lake Lugano.
Who among the following was NOT a Roman emperor?
A. Augustus B. Caligula
C. Constantine D. Tamerlane
D. Tamerlane
Who wrote the opera 'La Boheme'?
A.Rossini B.Paganini
C.Puccini D.Verdi
C.Puccini
In Italy, who heads the armed forces and has powers to veto legislation?
A. The President B. The Prime Minister
C. The Defense Minister D. The Economy Minister
A. The President
The President of Italy is the head of the armed forces and has the power to veto legislation. This role is separate from the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Economy Minister, who have different responsibilities within the government.
Is Florence on the coast?
A. Yes
B. No
B. No
Which mountain forms the backbone of this peninsula?
A. Central Eastern Alps B. Southern Limestone Alps
C. Apennine mountains D. Western Alps
C. Apennine mountains
The Apennine mountains are the correct answer because they form the backbone of the Italian peninsula. Stretching over 1,200 kilometers, the Apennines run the entire length of Italy, from north to south. They are characterized by rugged peaks, deep valleys, and steep slopes, making them a prominent feature of the Italian landscape.
What city did Christopher Columbus hail from?
A. Bologna B. Genoa
C. Pisa D. Siena
B. Genoa
Which of these things WASN'T invented in Italy?
A. Espresso B. Movie camera
C. Radio D. Opera
B. Movie camera
The gigantic Colosseum in Rome is a home for MANY animals of a certain kind... what were they?
A. Cats B. Snakes
C. Eagles D. Parrots
A. Cats
The correct answer is cats. The Colosseum in Rome was known for hosting various events, including animal fights and hunts. Many of these events involved the use of animals, and cats were one of the animals commonly found in the Colosseum.
Which town is part of the Amalfi Coast?
A. Positano B. Vernazza
C. Lecce D. Burano
A. Positano
What is the longest river in Italy?
A. River Po B. River Adige
C. River Piave D. River Tiber
A. River Po
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
A. Donatello B. Titian
C. Michelangelo D. Raphael
C. Michelangelo
Italy has been making wines for over:
A. 2800 years
B. 3800 years
C. 3000 years
A. 2800 years
In which Italian city is “Romeo and Juliet” (Shakespeare) set?
A. Rome B. Verona
C. Bologna D. Florence
B. Verona
How many administrative regions does Italy have?
A. 6 B. 3
C. 20 D. 50
C. 20
Which of these volcanos is NOT in Italy?
A. Mount Etna B. Mount Teide
C. Mount Vesuvius D. Stromboli
B. Mount Teide
Italy was established in which year?
A. 1860 B. 1861
C. 1862 D. 1859
B. 1861
Which contemporary Italian sculptor, famous for his bronze spheres, is named after a fruit?
A. Gian Lorenzo Bernini B. Arnaldo Pomodoro
C. Donatello D. Benvenuto Cellini
B. Arnaldo Pomodoro
In Italy, what do red flowers represent?
A. Rage B. Open Passion
C. Jealousy D. Secrecy
D. Secrecy
In which Italian city was the first European bank founded?
A. Naples
B. Genoa
C. Palermo
C. Palermo