About Italy
In how many regions is Italy divided?
venti (20)
Name 2 Italian foods.
Pizza, pasta, gelato, cannoli, panettone or other accepted by teacher.
Name the annual festival that is celebrated throughout Italy but hugely celebrated in Venezia.
Carnevale
How many large islands belong to Italy?
Due (2)
Which is la capitale d’Italia?
Roma (Rome)
In the city of Napoli (Naples), a special Italian food was prepared for a Queen and named after her. What is it called?
Pizza margherita.
Name the Italian boat that is particular to Venezia
Gondola
Which city did Monte Vesuvio destroy?
Pompeii
Name i tre colori in Italiano of the Italian flag in the correct order from left to right.
verde, bianco, rosso
Pizzelle are an Italian sweet which many of you have made and tried. Describe what they are.
A suitable response will give you the points.
What is different about the city of Venezia?
It is a city full of canals.
Motorized vehicles cannot be used.
Boats are used as transportation.
People can only walk throughout the city but there are specific areas where you can bike ride.
Correctly name an Italian brand name.
To be judged by the teacher.
What is the name of the famous structure in Rome where gladiators fought?
Colosseo (Colosseum)
This food is served in un cono o una coppetta.
gelato
Because there are 177 canals in Venezia, on what can people walk to cross from one to another.
Ponti (Bridges)
What is the name of the largest island that is part of Italia?
Sicilia (Sicily)
What is Italy’s national sport, calcio in English?
soccer
Name due tipi di pasta.
Correct names of Italian pasta as judged by the teacher.
Can you remember the number of islands that make up Venezia?
118
What is the vehicle, la vespa? What does its name mean in English?
wasp