BRANDS
"Claus Porto" is a refined Portuguese brand known worldwide for the production of which artistic product?
A) Fortified wine
B) Luxury soaps and fragrances
C) Filigree jewelry
D) Football boots
Which dynasty ruled Portugal for over 200 years, ushering in the Golden Age of Discovery?
A) Bragança
B) Avis
C) Habsburg
D) Bourbon
In which region of Portugal is the famous Port wine produced?
A) Alentejo
B) Algarve
C) Douro Valley
D) Madeira
What is the biggest festival in Lisbon, celebrated on the night between June 12th and 13th with parades and grilled sardines?
A) Santo António
B) São João
C) São Pedro
D) São Paulo
Who is considered the "Rainha do Fado" (Queen of Fado), famous throughout the world for songs like "Barco Negro"?
A) Mariza
B) Amália Rodrigues
C) Ana Moura
D) Dulce Pontes
Which historic Parisian fashion house is famous for the iconic "N°5" perfume and the tweed jacket?
A) Dior
B) Chanel
C) Hermès
D) Louis Vuitton
Which director directed the masterpiece "La Dolce Vita"?
A) Federico Fellini
B) Luchino Visconti
C) Roberto Rossellini
D) Sergio Leone
Which of these famous French pastries is made with almond flour and egg whites?
A) Croissant
B) Macaron
C) Éclair
D) Tarte Tatin
Which holiday is celebrated in France on July 14th with military parades and fireworks?
A) The end of World War II
B) Bastille Day (Fête Nationale)
C) The coronation of Charlemagne
D) Labour Day
Which Roman rock band won Eurovision in 2021, becoming a global phenomenon?
A) I Kolors
B) Måneskin
C) Pinguini Tattici Nucleari
D) Litfiba
Portugal is the world leader in cork production. Which Portuguese giant provides cork for construction, design, and NASA space missions?
A) Corticeira Amorim
B) Vista Alegre
C) Sonae
D) Jerónimo Martins
Which Portuguese writer won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1998
A) Fernando Pessoa
B) José Saramago
C) António Lobo Antunes
D) Sophia de Mello Breyner
What is the name of the typical Portuguese stew that mixes different meats (pork, beef, chicken) with cabbage, potatoes, and sausages like chouriço?
A) Feijoada
B) Cozido à portuguesa
C) Caldo Verde
D) Arroz de Pato
In which Italian city is the "Palio" held, a famous medieval horse race between the city's districts (contrade)?
A) Florence
B) Siena
C) Perugia
D) Verona
Who was nicknamed "The Little Sparrow" (La Môme) and is famous for songs like "La Vie en rose" and "Non, je ne regrette rien"?
A) Dalida
B) Edith Piaf
C) Juliette Gréco
D) Françoise Hardy
Which Milanese luxury brand, founded in 1913, is famous for its leather bags and launched the "Miu Miu" line?
A) Gucci
B) Versace
C) Prada
D) Armani
In which year was the Eiffel Tower completed for the World's Fair?
A) 1789
B) 1889
C) 1900
D) 1920
Which type of cheese is nicknamed "The King of Cheeses" and must be aged for at least 12 months?
A) Pecorino Romano
B) Parmigiano Reggiano
C) Grana Padano
D) Gorgonzola
In France, "La Chandeleur" (Candlemas) is celebrated on February 2nd. Which dish is traditionally cooked with the family?
A) Quiche
B) Crêpes
C) Macarons
D) Fondue
What is "Pimba" music?
A) A genre of sacred music
B) Festive folk music, often with double-entendre lyrics
C) A type of Portuguese jazz
D) Children's music
Which Italian brand revolutionized the world of coffee with the invention of the "Moka" in 1933?
A) Lavazza
B) Illy
C) Bialetti
D) De'Longhi
Who is the author of the famous novel "Les Misérables"?
A) Gustave Flaubert
B) Marcel Proust
C) Victor Hugo
D) Émile Zola
What is "'Nduja", an excellence of Calabrian gastronomy (specifically from Spilinga)?
A) A fresh cheese
B) A spicy spreadable salami
C) A variety of red onion
D) A type of short pasta
In which Italian city is the "Battle of the Oranges" held, where participants challenge each other by throwing citrus fruits during Carnival?
A) Viareggio
B) Ivrea
C) Putignano
D) Acireale
Which Domenico Modugno song became a worldwide hit under the title "Volare"?
A) Bye bye little girl
B) In the blue painted blue
C) Old tailcoat
D) Wonderful