Italian Cities
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
What are the three colors of the Italian flag?
Green, red, & white
Rome is home to many landmarks, list two of them.
Colesseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Forman Forum, Spanish Steps, Saint Peter's Bascilica, Castel Sant'Angelo, Palatine Hill
According to legend, who founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
How do you say “hello” and “goodbye” in Italian?
"ciao"
What is the name of Italy's sinking city?
Venice
Italy is shaped like what type of foot wear?
A boot
What river is Rome located on?
Tiber/Tevere
Who was the famous Roman general and statemen? He led the Roman armies in the Gallic Wars before defeating his political rival Pompey in a civil war and becoming the rulers of Rome.
Julius Caesar
How do you say "thank you" in Italian?
"Grazie"
What city in Italy is considered to be the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence
Italy has won the World Cup four times, when was one of those years?
1934. 1938, 1982, 2006
The Pantheon is one of Rome's oldest standing structures. What does "Pantheon" mean?
"All Gods" or "Every God"
What did the ancient Romans call modern day Rome? (Nickname for Rome)
“Urbs Aeterba” or “Eternal City”
How do you say "good morning" in Italian?
"Buongiorno"
Where in Italy was the modern pizza created?
Naples
How many sovereign states are located within Italian territory.
Two; San Marino and Vatican City
What animal is protected by law in Rome?
Cats! -
There is a law that allows cats to live without disruption in the place where they were born. At the Largo de Torre de Argentina you can see a cat sanctuary amongst the ruins of four Republican temples.
What was the name of the Roman city center? (hint you can still visit it today)
The Roman Forum
How do you say "thank you" in Italian?
"per favore"
Where in Italy is the home of the oldest operational university?
Bologna
What is the latest time in the morning that Italians drink cappuccinos? (social norm)
11:00 am
When did Rome become the capital of modern Italy?
1871
What was the original name of Colosseum?
Flavian Amphitheatre
How do you say "I don't speak Italian" in Italian?
"non parlo Italiano"