Geography
What is the capital of Italy
Rome (Roma)
What Italian dessert is made with coffee-soaked biscuits, mascarpone, and cocoa?
Tiramisu
How do you say “hello” in Italian?
Ciao
What famous ancient amphitheatre is located in Rome?
The Colosseum
What three colours appear on the Italian flag?
Green, white, and red
Which Italian city is famous for its canals and gondolas?
Venice (Venezia)
Which city is traditionally associated with the invention of pizza Margherita?
Naples (Napoli)
What does “grazie” mean in English?
Thank you
Which famous leaning tower is found in Tuscany?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
What is the name of the Italian motorcycle brand famous for its classic scooters?
Vespa
What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
Sicily (Sicilia)
What is the name of the Italian rice dish that is cooked slowly until creamy?
Risotto
How do you say “I would like a pizza, please” in Italian?
Vorrei una pizza, per favore
Which ancient Roman city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79?
Pompeii
Which Italian city hosts a famous annual carnival featuring elaborate masks?
Venice
What mountain range forms most of Italy’s northern border?
The Alps (Le Alpi)
Which Italian cheese is traditionally used in a classic Caprese salad?
What is the Italian word for “yesterday”?
Ieri
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What is the Italian name for the traditional witch-like figure who brings treats to children on Epiphany?
La Befana
Which two independent countries are completely surrounded by Italy?
Vatican City and San Marino (Stato della Città del Vaticano e San Marino)
What are the three main ingredients in a traditional Roman cacio e pepe?
Pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper
What does the Italian expression “in bocca al lupo” mean (used to wish someone good luck)?
Literally, “in the wolf’s mouth”; the expression means “good luck
In which year did Italy become a unified kingdom?
1861
Which Italian tenor became internationally famous for songs such as “Con te partirò”?
Andrea Bocelli