ITALY
Name the capital of Italy.
Rome
What is the iconic form of transport used by many young Italians?
Vespa
How do you say 'Italian' in Italian?
italiano/ italiana
What do children wear to kindi (asilo) that keeps their clothes clean?
grembiule/ pinafore/ apron
Which definite article would you put in front of a feminine word like 'professoressa'?
la
How many regions are there in Italy?
20
Name the funny 3 wheeled vehicle used like a ute.
Ape
What is the word for 'nationality' in Italian?
nazionalita`
Name one type of high school (liceo).
Liceo Scientifico, linguistico, classico
List 3 masculine definite articles.
il lo l' i gli
What is the name of mountain range in the north of Italy?
The Alps
Name an Italian car brand
FIAT, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Lancia
In which way are nationalities written differently in Italian?
They do not begin with a capital letter
What is the subject 'educazione fisica' in English?
Physical Education
What is the verb 'to have' in Italian?
Avere
Name the 2 main islands of Sicily.
Sicily and Sardinia (Sicilia e Sardegna)
What does the motor company FIAT stand for?
Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino
How do you say 'spanish' in Italian?
spagnolo/ spagnola
What is the biggest difference between school in Italy and in Australia?
Students often attend 6 days a week for half a day.
They study many more subjects in high school than we do.
They do not wear uniforms.
How do you say 'I speak Itallian'?
Io parlo italiano
Name 3 of the countries that border Italy in the north.
France, Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia
What is the nickname of the FIAT 500 car that is very small?
Bambino
Which country would you be from if you were called 'tedesco'?
German
Name 2 types of school levels in Italy.
la scuola materna, l'asilo, la scuola primaria, la scuola media, il liceo, l'universita`
Use the irregular verb 'essere' to say 'I am, you are, she is'
Io sono, tu sei, lei e`