Northern Italy fish, potatoes, sausages, rice, polenta, cheese, and pork are often used in cooking. Pasta and pizza, what most Americans view as Italian food, originate from this area of Italy.
What is central Italy?
100
85% of the native born citizens in Italy are of this certain religion. Only 20% of these people practice this religion regularly.
What is Roman Catholic?
100
This genre of music gained popularity in the 1800s. This style of singing is more dramatic than speaking has a melody.
What is Opera?
100
Most Americans dress this way when they hold an office job or a job that requires a business casual dress code. Italians dress this way everyday because it shows elegance and style.
What is formal dress?
100
Italian children grow up with these people close to heart. They are also taught to keep these people close and incorporate this into their lives when they have children.
What is family?
200
Italians use this meal as their big family meal, not like the American culture.
What is lunch?
200
The Lateran Pacts of 1929 recognized this area of Italy as its own separate, independent entity.
What is Vatican City?
200
This Italian pop singer incorporates traditional Italian Opera and classical music into his songs.
Who is Andrea Bocelli?
200
These performers wear bright colors and fun hats with fruit on them. You could not miss them if you saw them on the street!
What are Italian dancers?
200
Families greet each in Italy by kissing each other in these places.
What are the right cheek and left cheek?
300
Olive oil and tomatoes are often included in Italian dishes. They come from this region of Italy, which often eats heavier meals as compared to other regions.
What is the southern region?
300
Many Christians pilgrimaged to this city in Italy since the Roman Empire. St. Peter served, ministered, and died in this city as well.
What is Rome?
300
Opera singers were often called this Italian word. They were referred to this way because they often sang between acts during plays. These acts involved dancing, singing, and exciting effects.
What is the intermezzi?
300
This class of Italian people often wore clothes that were black or grey. Wool was a common fabric used to make this class of people's clothes.
What are peasants?
300
Italians might dismiss you if you do not address them in this form of language.
What is formal?
400
Parmesan, mozzarella, and asiago are the most known cheeses worldwide that come from Italy. These three are among this amount that are made here. The number might surprise you, but it is no more than what this question is worth.
What is 400 types of cheeses?
400
These four celebrations are what a person who is raised as a Roman Catholic will endeavor throughout their lifetime. These events begin when a person is a child and will last through adulthood.
What are baptism, communion, confirmation, and marriage?
400
Celtic, Spanish, and Arabic cultures influence this type of Italian music. Americans often associate this genre of music alongside country and bluegrass.
What is folk?
400
These types or fabric were used when making the wealthier Italian people's clothes. Their clothes were often grey and black like the peasants, but they did have a variety with colorful options.
What are velvet and silk?
400
There are items that one should consider bringing along if they are invited to dinner in an Italian home. Among these items are chocolates, pastries, and this sweet item.
What is chocolate?
500
Tomato based sauces generally come from the southern region of Italy. This other Italian sauce that accompanies pasta comes from the northern region.
What is white sauce?
500
Freedom of religion was gained in this year. This changed the official formal state religion from Roman Catholic to nothing.
What is 1984?
500
"Dafne" is the first true opera. This opera appeared in Venice during this century.
What is the fourteenth century?
500
All Italian women, including the peasants, had colorful clothing for these occasions. The daughters often receive dresses passed down through generations. Some of these clothing items now have food incorporated into the design!
What are special festivals?
500
Italians do not take telephone calls, unless it is an emergency, between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. because they are busy doing this activity.