Pizza
Name three pizza toppings.
Pepperoni, cheese, peppers, mushrooms, bacon, tomato, basil, garlic, etc.
Name three shapes that pasta comes in.
Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Penne, Bow Tie, Macaroni, Shells, etc.
What three colors make up the Italian flag?
Green, White, and Red
What is the name for the Italian dessert that is a puff pastry filled with a vanilla cream pudding, and topped with chocolate?
Éclair
Christopher Columbus
Name three types of cheese.
Mozzarella, American, Cheddar, Jack, Swiss, Provolone, Parmesan, etc.
Other than marinara sauce or gravy, what's another common sauce people put on pasta?
Alfredo, Pink Vodka Sauce, Pesto, Garlic Butter Sauce, etc.
Name two tourist attractions many people want to see in Italy.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Statue of David, The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Venice (Gondala Rides), Pantheon, etc.
This coffee-flavored dessert has lady fingers, sponge cake, and a creamy filling, all layered and topped with cocoa powder.
Tiramisu
True or False: The Last Supper painting was done by Leonardo da Vinci?
True
What are two popular pizza restaurants?
Domino's, Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Papa Gino's, etc.
What popular cheese do people often grate over the top of their pasta?
Parmesan
How do you say "Hello" in Italian?
Ciao
What type of cheese is often used to make cannolis?
What is the name of the artist who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Is it: Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, or Raphael?
Michelangelo
How many slices is the average-sized, round pizza cut into?
Is it: 6, 8, or 10 slices?
8
Name two kinds of meat people often eat with their pasta.
Meatballs, sausage, shrimp, chicken, etc.
What currency do they use in Italy?
Is it: the US Dollar, Euros, or Pounds?
Euros
What is the name for traditional, Italian waffle cookies that are topped with powder sugar?
Pizzelle
What the Colosseum in Rome used for:
A. Meals
B. Gladiator Fights
C. Shopping/Markets
What percentage of Americans eat pizza at least once a month?
Is it: 50%, 72%, or 93%?
93%
Name two side dishes someone might want to eat with their pasta entrée.
Garlic Bread, Italian Bread, Salad, Sautéed Vegetables, Chicken, Meatballs, etc.
What is the capital of Italy?
Is it: Florence, Rome, or Milan?
Rome
What is the name for Italian ice cream?
Hint: It starts with the letter "G."
Gelato
This famous play written by William Shakespeare takes place in Verona, Italy, and is about two star-crossed lovers.
Romeo and Juliet