Food
What is the name of the rice balls often stuffed with ragù, cheese, and peas, and fried until golden?
Arancini
What is Italy's national sport?
Soccer
Name three ways you would greet someone in Italian.
Ciao, Buongiorno, Salve, Buon pomeriggio
What time does the Italian school day typically end?
12:30/1PM
What time does the Italian school day typically start?
8AM
True or false: Lunch is the biggest meal of the day in Italy.
TRUE
What iconic Italian sports car brand, known for its red colour, competes in Formula 1?
Ferrari
Translate to English: Il mio compleanno è il cinque maggio.
My birthday is the 5th of May.
Between when and when, do Italians typically have dinner?
8PM - 10PM
True or False: There are 6 types of high schools in Italy.
TRUE: There are six types of liceo, each specializing in the following areas: arts (liceo artistico), classical studies (liceo classico), sciences (liceo scientifico), languages (liceo linguistico), music and dance (liceo musicale e coreutico), human sciences (liceo delle scienze umane).
Name the 3 ingredients typically found on a Margherita pizza.
Tomato, mozzarella, basil
Which Italian city hosted the 1960 Summer Olympics?
Rome
Translate to English: Salve! Mi chiamo Francesco. Come stai? Sto bene perché sono calmo.
Hello! My name is Francesco. How are you? I am good because I am calm.
Until what time is it considered appropriate to consume a “cappuccino”?
11AM
What is the typical duration of a standard single lesson in Italy?
1 hour
Which Italian city is the birthplace of pizza?
Naples/Napoli
Which famous Italian football club is based in Turin and has won numerous Series A titles?
Juventus
Translate to English: Buongiorno! Mi chiamo Anna. Ho dodici anni. Sono uno studente. Sono intelligente e creativa. Ho gli occhi blu.
My name is Anna. I am 12 years old. I am a student. I am intelligent and creative. I have blue eyes.
What do Italians typically do after a meal?
"Fare una passeggiata" - Take a walk/stroll
True or False: Italian students usually stay in one classroom while teachers move between rooms.
TRUE
How much pasta is consumed approximately per person, per year, in Italy? (In kilos)
23kg
What is the name of the annual cycling race, one of the three Grand Tours, starting and ending in Italy, known for its challenging routes through the Alps and Dolomites?
The Giro d'Italia
Translate to Italian: Hello! Nice to meet you. What's your name? How are you?
Ciao! Piacere. Come ti chiami? Come stai?
This afternoon break, during which many Italian shops and businesses close for lunch, typically lasts from around 1:00 PM until approximately what time?
4PM
What is the "pagella"?
Report card