Landmarks
What was the colosseum famous for?
In entertainment venue and hosting gladiator fights.
Enzo Ferrari is the founder of what company?
Ferrari
Italy was the birthplace of?
Ancient Roman civilisation
Italy is what type of government?
What is the most popular food in Italy?
Pizza
How did the Leaning Tower Of Pisa lean?
The leaning of the Tower Of Pisa was caused by the uneven settling of the buildings foundation.
What did Julius Caesar do?
He overthrew Rome's decaying political order and replaced it with a dictatorship
Who settled in Italy first?
The Greeks settled in the south and central Italy.
Who was the president of Italy?
Italy's Risotto is made up of what?
Rice and cream
What was the Trevi Fountain used for?
It was used for clean drinking water supplement in Italy.
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer. He opened the way of a widespread?
European exploration and colonization in the Americas.
How was Italy formed?
Italy was formed by the unification of most of the peninsula.
What is the history of Italy's government?
"Italy has been a democratic republic since June 2, 1946, when the monarchy was abolished by popular referendum."
How was pizza invented?
A precursor of pizza used flatbread and then which he added toppings to the flatbread which invented pizza
The Duomo Di Milano was known for?
Houses a nail said to have been used for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Victor Emmanuel II was King of Sardinia from 23 March 1849 until 17 March 1861, What did he do to help Italy?
He became king of Italy and became the first independent king, he united Italy and supported the Expedition of the Thusand.
Napoleonic Italy was a big historical event. What happened during the Napoleonic Italy event?
Napoleon conquered most of Italy in the French Revolution by 1799.
What does the president of Italy do to help Italy?
He represents national unity and guarantees Italian politics comply with the Constitution.
How was pasta invented?
"pasta's earliest roots begin in China, during the Shang Dynasty (1700-1100 BC), where some form of pasta was made with either wheat or rice flour."
The Pantheon was made for a temple of Roman gods. What else was it made for?
a temple dedicated to the twelve Gods and to the living Sovran.
Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian composer and a violinist, He composed many songs. He also pioneered many developments in violin techniques. Why is Vivaldi so important to Italy's civilization?
He composed many instrumental concertos, for the violin and a variety of other instruments.
In 1922 Mussolini Gained Power. What did he do with the power he had?
Mussolini and other fascist leaders organized a march on Rome with an intention of forcing the king to yield.
How does Italy's government help the economy
"a large manufacturer and exporter of a significant variety of products."
What is the history of Risotto in Italy?
The origins of risotto can be traced back to the 16th century in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto.