La geografia
La storia
La lingua
Gli italiani famosi
Il cibo
100
The country of Italy is shaped like this article of clothing, which is where it gets its nickname.
A boot
100
Rome, the precursor to the Italian state, was said to be founded by these two brothers who were raised by a she-wolf.
Remus and Romulus
100
Known colloquially as "The father of the Italian language" this man is famous for his great works that many after his time had dubbed "Divine".
Dante Alighieri
100
One of the most famous singers of the 20th and 21st century, this blind man is famous for duets with the likes of Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Laura Pausini, and Arianna Grande. One of his most famous performances is an pop opera delivery of "Con te partirò"
Andrea Bocelli 
100
Typical Neapolitan bread topped with cheese, tomato sauce, and Basil. The original was named after an Italian queen from the 19th century.
Pizza 
200
There are this many regions (roughly corresponding to States in America) in Italy.
20
200
This man, during the mid 1800s, is known in history for the unification of the modern Italian state. He famously took Sicily with his "1000" men. Lesser known is that, while in exile, he fought alongside many Southern American Revolutionaries in order to free them from colonial powers across the Atlantic.
Giuseppe Garibaldi
200
Italian is famous for being grammatically specific. In fact it is one of the languages with the most tenses and moods with this many.
21
200
This person, who famously chases money and women, is generally found alongside his brother. Although the two may have Italian names and accents, this person may actually have a Japanese passport.
Super Mario 
200
This frozen desert is a staple of Florence but can be found just about anywhere in the country. Although similar to ice cream, technically it is a different recipe.
Gelato 
300
This city, which inside of it resides an entire country, is the most populous in the country.
Rome
300
Known officially as "The Flavian Amphitheater" this famous structure was the site of Christian massacres and was built upon Nero's former palace.
The Colosseum
300
Daily Double!!
Italian Standard is based on the old Florentine Language of Boccaccio and others. This derivative of vulgar Latin, however, was not the only option chosen to be the official language of the modern state. Name one of the other choices considered.
300
This famous Italian became a national hero in 2006. For many years he found his home in Torino as a town favorite. He also shared a workspace with a famous Portuguese man. Known for poise under pressure he uses his hands to perfection in a field where it generally isn't allowed.
Gianluigi Buffon 
300
This dish, served as an appetizer, is found primarily in Sicily. Consisting of tomato, capers, onion, eggplant, and celery, it is cooked and then left to chill in the refrigerator over night to congeal.
Caponata
400
Italy, although late to the game, did partake in colonialism before losing all of it after World War II. Name two places Italy previously colonized
Albania, Eritrea, Somalia, Libya, Tianjin China
400
This region, named for the ancient peoples who once dominated the peninsula before Rome, is famous for horse racing, which is found on it's official flag, and the grand cupola upon its "duomo" in the capital city.
Tuscany
400
The Italian word "defenestrare", a medieval term, means to do this to a person.
throw them from a window
400
The current president of the Italian Government
Sergio Mattarella 
400
A very typical dish of Rome, this Primo Piatto is made with pasta of varying shape, egg, guanciale and NOT cream. Historians have actually discovered it may be American influences that made this famous after World War II
Carbonara 
500
The southernmost point in all of Italy, this island is administratively part of Sicily. However, geographically it finds itself to be a part of Africa rather than Europe. In modern times it is famous for both exotic vacations and refugees fleeing from the coast of Libya.
Lampadusa
500
Following a period of great turmoil and destruction, with the writing of a new constitution, Italian women gained suffrage (the right to vote) in this year.
1945
500
Dante's Inferno, infamously vulgar and dark, holds no punches when describing the acts of punishment bestowed upon sinners. However, being a misnomer, the sinners in the 9th and final ring of hell, those guilty of treachery, are found stuck in this.
Ice.
500
Not technically Italian, this man was culturally adopted by the country, becoming fluent in the language as a child. Having grown up in Reggio Calabria and seen his father find a career there he returned to Philadelphia to become one of the most famous people of the 90s and 00s. Known worldwide as "a snake" he was tragically lost, along with his daughter in 2020
Kobe Bryant 
500
This "dolce" is found in the North of the country. literally translating to "Pick-Me-Up" is made using raw eggs. At times, especially in colder months and during the holiday season, an optional ingredient is "amari".
Tiramisu 