What Food is That?
A long, thin pasta often served with tomato sauce or meatballs.
Spaghetti
What empire was based in Rome and ruled much of Europe?
The Roman Empire
What city is the capital of Italy?
Rome
What cheese is commonly used on pizza?
Mozzarella
What holiday in December involves gifts, food, and family gatherings?
Christmas
A flat, layered pasta dish baked with meat, cheese, and tomato sauce.
Lasagna
Who was the Roman general that lead the Roman empire
Julius Caesar
What city is famous for canals instead of roads?
Venice
What pasta is shaped like tubes?
Penne
What do people often wear on their face during the Carnival celebration in Italy?
Masks
A creamy rice dish cooked slowly with broth, often with cheese or mushrooms.
Risotto
What large ancient arena in Rome was used for gladiator fights?
The Colosseum
What is the large island south of Italy?
Sicily
What oil is a key ingredient in many Italian dishes and dressings?
Olive Oil
What holiday is the celebration of love that originated from italy?
Valentines Day
A coffee-flavored dessert made with layers of mascarpone, cocoa, and soaked ladyfingers.
Tiramisu
What language did the ancient Romans speak?
What mountain range is in northern Italy?
The Alps
What thinly sliced cured meat is popular in Italy?
Prosciutto
For Christmas what is the traditional protein that they eat
Fish
Grilled bread topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil
Bruschetta
What city/state in Italy is the world’s smallest independent country, located inside Rome?
What is the city that was destroyed by a volcano in 79AD
Pompeii
What strong, small coffee is traditionally had in Italy?
Espresso
Italian pyrotechnicians in the 1830s were the first to make these items bright and colourful that are shot up and used in celebrations
Fireworks