Language
What does Felicita translate to in english?
Happiness
This city was destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius erupting in 79 A.D
Pompeii
This structure is officially known as the Flavian Amphitheater, containing 100 days of games, including gladiatorial combats and wild animal fights
Colosseum
What is the national food of Italy?
Ragù alla Bolognese
Who painted the sistine chapel?
Michelangelo
True or false
Italian is the official language spoken in Switzerland?
True
Who was the leader of Italy during WW2
Benito Mussolini
What was the original purpose of the leaning tower of pisa?
A bell tower
How many pizzas are eaten yearly in Italy?
1.6 billion
Italy has hosted ___ olympics
3
What does Salve mean?
Hello formally
What is the name of the church in The Vatican?
St. Peters Basilica
What was the Roman Forum?
A political, social and commercial hub of the Roman Empire.
What is Arancini?
Balls of rice coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried
___ Euros are tossed into the trevi fountain daily
3,000
How many letters are in the Italian alphabet?
21
This family’s support of the arts and humanities made Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance and attained wealth and political power in Florence in the 13th century through success in commerce and banking
The Medici’s
The Pantheon is a…
church
True or false: bread is used as an appetizer in Italy
False
Who is the current president of Italy?
Sergio Materella
A popular Italian phrase includes “In bocca al lupo”. What does this expression mean?
Break a leg/good luck
What type of government does Italy hold?
A democratic Republic
Historically, this Royal Palace belonged to the Bourbon family of Naples, who built it in 1751 to rival in magnificence and grandeur with the Royal Palace of Versailles.
The Royal palace of Caserta
True or false: Spaghetti and meatballs is an Italian dish
False
What is Italy's population?
60.36 million