Geography
What countries border Italy?
France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia
What is the name of the traditional dessert which consists of espresso over gelato?
Affogato
Name the four most famous artists who are also depicted as popular reptiles in a cartoon series
Translate: “Hello” into Italian
Ciao
What is the population of Italy (closest number wins)
58.99 million
What countries are inside Italy’s borders?
San Marino and Vatican City
What city is attributed to creating the first pizza?
Naples
Name the famous Italian explorer whose name is also a popular kids’ game.
Marco Polo
Translate: “Thank you” into Italian
Grazie
How many sliding tracks have there been in Cortina?
3
What is the tallest mountain in Italy?
Mont Blanc
What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
Gelato typically uses more milk and less cream, and often no egg yolks, resulting in a lower fat content compared to ice cream.
Who is the famous explorer who made 4 trips to the "New World"
Christopher Columbus
Translate: “Please” into Italian
Prego or Per favore
What famous art style started in Italy and marked the transition from the medieval era to the modern era.
the Renaissance
What African country is closest to Italy?
Tunisia
How many documented types of pasta are there in Italy?
Over 350
Who is the blind opera singer from Italy who has sold over 85 million records worldwide?
Andrea Bocelli
Translate: “Pasta” into Italian
Pasta
Who is the Italian Stallion?
Rocky Balboa/Sylvester Stallone
How many regions are there in Italy?
20
What ingredient was brought to Italy by the Spanish in the mid-1500s?
Tomatoes
What is the name of the family who was the first bank of Italy and the Catholic Church?
the Medici Family
Translate: “Gold” into Italian
Oro
What is Italy’s largest consumable export?
Wine