war in Italy
What is the name of the dictator who led Italy during the 1920s and WWII?
(Benito Mussolini)
What iconic Italian landmark is famous for its unintentional tilt?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
This Italian explorer of Genoese origin is credited with discovering America for Europe."
Who is Christopher Columbus?
This Carthaginian general famously crossed the Alps with elephants to attack Rome.
Who is Hannibal?
what is the most famous food in italy
pizza and pasta
When did Italy enter World War II?
June 1940.
What powerful volcano erupted in 79 AD, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Mount Vesuvius
"Known as the world's greatest traveler in his time, this Venetian's travels to China were documented in a famous book
Who is Marco Polo?
This Florentine family was a major patron of the arts and sciences during the Renaissance.
Who are the Medici?
what is the most eating food in italy
pizza and pasta
What happened to Mussolini's regime after the Allied invasion of Sicily?
It collapsed.
What iconic, ancient amphitheater is located in Rome and was famous for hosting gladiatorial contests?
The Colosseum
"This Italian composer, famous for his powerful tenor voice, died in 2007 from pancreatic cancer
Who is Luciano Pavarotti?
This Roman city was famously buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
What is Pompeii?
What is Italy's most popular dessert?
Italy's most popular dessert is widely considered to be Tiramisù
What did the new Italian government do after Mussolini was deposed?
They joined the Allies and declared war on Germany.
What river runs through the heart of the Italian capital, Rome
he Tiber
"A Renaissance man, this Italian polymath created the Mona Lisa and also studied anatomy and flight
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
This Italian city became the capital of a unified Italy in 1870.
what is rome
What is the most popular candy in Italy?
most popular candy, Galatine milk-based tablets
When and where were Mussolini and his wife shot and killed?
April 28, 1945, in Milan.
What is the smallest country in the world, an independent city-state within Rome that contains St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel?
Vatican City
"This infamous Italian leader had the nickname Il Duce and led Italy during World War II
Who is Benito Mussolini?
The Democratic Christian Party dominated Italian politics until the early 1990s, which was a period of significant transition after World War II.
What is the Christian Democrat Party?
What is the famous chocolate in Italy?
Notable Product: Ferrero Rocher, Mon Chéri, Kinder chocolates