Geography
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
What does Grazie Mille mean?
Thank you very much
Name 3 foods Italy is famous for.
For example: pizza, pasta, tiramisu, etc.
What is the most common religion in Italy?
Christianity
Name two famous Italian artists.
For example: Leonardo da Vinci and Michaelangelo
What is the city of Milan best known for?
Fashion
Is Italian one of the romance languages?
Yes.
How many different shapes of pasta are there?
Less than 50
50-100
100-150
Over 200
4. Over 200
When greeting someone in Italy what do you?
Kiss both cheeks
What order do the colors of the Italian Flag go in?
Green, White, Red
What small country is located within Italy?
Vatican City
Farfalle is a type of pasta but it also means what in Italian?
Butterflies
What is Gnocchi made out of?
Potato
In what month is Carnevale celebrated?
February (early march is also acceptable)
In what Italian city is the story of Romeo and Juliet?
Verona
What is the Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea called?
Sicily, Capri
How many different languages are recognized in Italy?
15
What is the filling in cannoli made out of?
Ricotta and Powdered Sugar
When is the feast of the seven fishes celebrated?
Christmas Eve/ December 24th
What Disney movie was based off of an Italian novel?
Pinnocchio
In which city is Mt. Vesuvius located?
Naples, Italy
How do you refer to Christmas in Italian?
Natale
Name one ingredient you would find in a carbonara sauce that is not in an alfredo sauce.
We will accept any of the following: egg, pancetta (bacon), onion, garlic
When do they typically eat dinner in Italy?
9 pm
How much of Pompeii has been excavated since the eruption Mt. Vesuvius?
2/3