Fun Facts
What is the official language of Italy?
Italian
What does "Ciao" mean?
It means "Hello" and "Goodbye".
Which famous structure in Rome was home to the Gladiators, arguably the first super sports arena in history?
The Colosseum
What does Italy look like on a map?
A boot.
What are the colors on the Italian flag?
Green, white, and red
What Italian painter created the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci!
What does ”Polizia” mean?
Police
What Italian city uses canals and boats to get around?
Venice
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
What does the white in the Italian flag signify?
Purity, Faith, or Alps
What Italian city is known for its art?
Firenze (Florence)
What does ”Sedia” mean?
Chair
Name a mountain range in Italy
Alps or Apennines
How many regions does Italy have?
20 regions
What does the green in the Italian flag signify?
Freedom, Hope, or Countryside
What famous scooter did Luca and Alberto go on in the movie Luca?
A Vespa
What does “Orologio” mean?
Watch, or Clock
What is one of the two largest islands in Italy?
Sicilia or Sardegna
In what region is Rome in?
Lazio
What does the red in the Italian flag signify?
Love, or Charity
When was the last time Italy hosted the Olympics?
2006 Milan Winter Olympics
What is the difference between ”Capello” and “Cappello”?
Capello means “singular hair”, and Cappello means hat
How many degrees is the leaning tower of pisa tilted at?
3.97 degrees
Name two of the four countries that surround Italy.
France, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland
When was the Italian flag established?
1797 (first Italian flag), or 1946 (current Italian flag)