Foods/Culture
How do you say "hello" and "goodbye" in Italian?
A. Buonasera
B. Ciao
C. Arrivederci
B. Ciao
What is the name of the amphitheater in Rome that was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles?
A. Amphitheatre of Pompeii
B. The Parthenon
C. The Colosseum
C. The Colosseum
Who was the first emperor of Rome known for his military conquests?
A. Constantine
B. Julius Caesar
C. Nero
B. Julius Caesar
The Zealots were a group of Jews who
A. rebelled against the Romans
B. rebelled against the Jewish kings
C. crucified Jesus
A. rebelled against the Romans
When Jesus said God was the gardener, what did he say he was (Jn 15:1)?
A. The servant of the Lord
B. The vine
C. The olive tree
B. The vine
What are two of Italy's most famous foods?
A. Pizza and Gelato
B. Pasta and Pizza
C. Pasta and Tiramisu
B. Pasta and Pizza
What city (also known as a small country) in Italy is within a city?
A. Rome
B. Vatican
C. Venice
B. Vatican
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance artist known for painting the famous "Mona Lisa". What was another famous painting of his?
A. Madonna and Child
B. The Last Supper
C. Transfiguration
B. The Last Supper
Which Roman emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
A. Augustus
B. Constantine
C. Theodosius
C. Theodosius
What did Jesus tell the disciples they must do in order to bear fruit (Jn 15:4)?
A. They must follow in his ways
B. They must believe in him
C. They must remain in him
C. They must remain in him
What are the colors on the flag of Italy?
A. green, white, & red
B. green, red, & blue
C. green, white & yellow
A. green, white, & red
What is the name of the mountain range that runs through Italy?
A. The Alps
B. Dolomites
C. Apennine Mountains
A. The Alps
Which of the following is an Italian baroque composer know for the "Four Seasons" musical composition?
A. Bach
B. Vivaldi
C. Beethoven
B. Vivaldi
The Romans crucified Jesus because they
A. wanted to stop a revolt by the Jews
B. they viewed Caesar as God
C. wanted to end Christianity
A. wanted to stop a revolt by the Jews
What is one that does not remain in Jesus like (Jn 15:6)?
A. A branch that withers and is thrown into the fire
B. A branch that does not bear fruit
C. A plant which bears no fruit and is cut down
A. A branch that withers and is thrown into the fire
What iconic coffee drinks originated in Italy?
A. Mocha and Americano
B. Latte and Cortado
C. Espresso and Cappucino
C. Espresso and Cappucino
What city is known as "Little Rome" and also famous for being the setting for the story of Romeo and Juliet?
A. Verona
B. Pisa
C. Genoa
A. Verona
Which of these three things were invented in Italy?
A. Telephone, Batteries, Bicycle
B. Espresso Machine, Movie Camera, Piano
C. Radio, Banks, Jacuzzi
C. Radio, Banks, Jacuzzi
Why did Roman authorities often persecute early Christians?
A. The Romans feared that Christians would invade Rome
B. The Christians refused to worship Roman gods
C. The Romans wanted to control the homeland of the Christians
B. The Christians refused to worship Roman gods
What is the purpose of bearing much fruit (Jn 15:8)?
A. The Father's glory
B. The glory of the Son
C. The redemption of the world
A. The Father's glory
What is the most popular cheese in Italy
A. Ricotta
B. Parmigiano Reggiano
C. Mozzarella di bufala
B. Parmigiano Reggiano
Which university, located in Northern Italy, is the oldest university in the Western World?
A. University of Pisa
B. University of Balogna
C. University of Palermo
B. University of Balogna
What does the government of the United States today have in common with the government of the ancient Roman Republic?
A. Direct national election of the head of state
B. Division of the national government into three branches
C. Legislature divided into two houses
B. Division of the national government into three branches
The rise in power of Christianity by 200 B.C.E. was caused by
A. Christian martyrdom being outlawed
B. Roman emperors accepting Christianity
C. Rome being weakened by invasions
C. Rome being weakened by invasions
What is Jesus' command (Jn 15:12)?
A. Keep my commandments as I have kept the Father's
C. Love your neighbor as yourself
D. Love each other as I have loved you
C. Love each other as I have loved you