Who is the Italian scientist and artist best known for his painting of the "Mona Lisa" and drawings of human anatomy?
Leonardo da Vinci
What is the capital city of Italy?
Rome!
Which Italian city is best known for hosting Carnevale celebrations in March/February?
Venice
What is the tradition to do for good luck at the Trevi Fountain in Rome?
To toss a coin in over your left shoulder.
Who is the Italian artist best known for his sculptures and painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Michelangelo
What is the name of the structure in a Tuscan city best known for its uneven tilt?
The leaning Tower of Pisa
The Battle of the _____, celebrated in Ivrea, Piedmont, consists of townspeople throwing which fruit at each other?
Oranges!
What were (at least three of) the four ingredients/toppings on the original pizza dish?
Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and olive oil.
Who is opera and pop tenor, considered the most famous Italian singer, with 90 million albums sold worldwide?
Andrea Bocelli
What is the name of the massive ancient Roman Amphitheater, best known for its history of hosting events like gladiator fights and animal hunts?
The Colosseum!
The Feast of ____ _____ is a Southern Italian and Italian-American tradition of serving a specific number of a specific dish on Christmas Eve. What is the number and type of food?
Seven Fishes
How many times has Italy won the FIFA World Cup?
Four! (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
Who is the businessman and fashion designer who in Florence, 1921, founded the brand best known for their luxury hand-bags and green-red colors? (hint: his last name is the same as the company's)
Guccio Gucci
What is the name of the country within Italy, which is ¹⁄₃₇th the size of Winchester and home to the pope?
Vatican City
"Onomastico" is the day on which a person celebrates their what?
The feast day of the saint associated with their name.
The Palio di Siena, held twice a year in Siena, Tuscany, is what kind of race?
A horse race!