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100
She was considered the most important female patron of the Renaissance.
Who is Isabella d’Este?
100
What is Bologna?
100
What famous sauce originated in Bologna?
What is bolognese sauce?
100
The engineer who created Rose Island, born in Bologna.
Who is Giorgio Rosa?
100
What is the capital of Emilia-Romagna?
What is Bologna?
200
He probably spent a year studying at the University of Bologna.
Who was Dante Alighieri?
200
Part of which movie was filmed in Bologna?
What is Rose Island?
200
Which one of these foods is NOT native to Bologna? Tortellini, Tagliatelle al ragu, balsamic vinegar, or mortadella
What is balsamic vinegar?
200
Female Italian renaissance sculptor believed to study at the University of Bologna
Who is Properzia de' Rossi?
200
In what year did Bologna vote to join the Kingdom of Italy?
What is 1860?
300
Bologna was ruled by the powerful ??? family, who transformed the city into a center of art and culture.
What is Bentivoglio?
300
Bologna was a unique city that offered women more opportunities in ??? and the ??? compared to other parts of Italy
What is Education, arts?
300
Beloved in Bologna, Tigelle are what type of food?
What is Sandwich?
300
First female artist not from a convent that studied at the University of Bologna.
Who is Lavinia Fontana?
300
Due to its extensive walkways and porticoes, what is Bologna nicknamed?
What is the City of Porticoes?
400
Properzia de' Rossi's most famous work, including the Relief of Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, was housed in?
What is San Petronio Basilica?
400
In what century was the University of Bologna founded?
What is the 11th century?
400
Zuppa Inglese, a popular Italian dessert served in Bologna, is rumored to originate from a chef working for which noble family?
Who is The Este Family?
400
Italian Renaissance humanist author, artist, and architect who studied at the University of Bologna.
Who is Leon Battista Alberti?
400
The 12th century legend of a pilgrim bringing an icon of Virgin Mary featured them starting in which city? Hint-Byzantine Empire
What is Constantinople?
500
During the rule of the Bentivoglio family in Italy, the Tomb of Pope Alexander was located in which famous basilica?
What is the Basilica di San Francesco?
500
What other Italian city is closest to Bologna culture wise?
What is Florence?
500
Bologna, a meat created from shavings of beef, pork, and other meats can be traced back to which time in history?
What is the Roman Empire?
500
What did Leon Battista Alberti study in Bologna? Humanism, science, canon law, or philosophy?
What is Canon Law?
500
What century was Bologna established?
What is the 6th century?