Italy 1
Which of the following was not a period of Italian history?
a. the renaissance
b. the warring states
c. Ancient Rome
d. Unified Italy
b. the warring states
In which area of Southern Italy is farming particularly important?
Sicily
Which city is the most important to Portugal's economy?
Lisbon
What is the dominant religion of Iberia?
Catholicism
Name 3 Italian car manufacturers.
Any of...
Maserati, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Fiat
Which two factors led to the fall of the Roman empire?
Weak leadership and invasions from outside
What has enabled Naples to become an industrial centre?
a. government incentives and programs encouraging industry
b. a location that draws ecotourism
c. widespread migration of Europeans
d. the discovery of natural resources such as oil
a. government incentives and programs encouraging industry
In the 1400s what did the leaders of Spain and Portugal band together to do?
Force the non-Christians out of Iberia
Where did the majority of Spain and Portugal's early wealth come from?
Gold and Silver
Which four powerful empires controlled the Iberian peninsula throughout history?
The Phoenicians
The Greeks
The Roman Empire
The Moors
Which leader turned Italy into a dictatorship?
Benito Mussolini
Which 3 factors make Northern Italy's economy stronger than the South's?
It has fertile farmlands
It has major trade centres (Milan, Turin)
It has the most popular tourist destinations
Which is NOT a commonly spoken language in Iberia?
a. Spanish
b. Portuguese
c. Basque
d. Arabic
d. Arabic
What industry has contributed to Spain and Portugal's economic growth today?
a. farming
b. fishing
c. tourism
d. oil
c. tourism
How do you say Pope in Italian?
Papa
Who, historically, has had the strongest influence on Italian Culture?
The Roman Catholic Church
What is the city of Florence the centre of?
Art and Culture
What kind of music are the Portuguese famous for?
Sad folk songs called fados
What kind of government does Spain have today?
A Parliamentary Monarchy
Which incredibly boring industry does Portugal dominate the global market of?
Cork
Which 3 factors help bind together Italian society today?
A shared language
Religion
Strong family ties
Which city holds to tie Italy together as one nation?
Rome
What is an effect of Spain and Portugal relying on gold and silver from their colonies?
They were late to develop manufacturing industries.
Name the language spoken in the Pyrenees, the language spoken in eastern Spain and the language spoken in northwest Spain.
Basque
Catalan
Galician
Name 5 fashion companies from Milan.
Any of...
Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Versace, Fendi, Valentino, Gucci, Moschino, Emporio Armani, Stone Island