History of Italy

Politics and Society

Geography
Immigration and Asylum
Characters
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What year was Italy unified?

1861

100

What type of government does Italy have?

democratic republic

100

Why is Italy’s location considered an advantage?

Because it is in the center of Europe and near the sea

100

What country did Italy make an agreement with about migrants in 2024?

Albania

100

Who is the main character of Chapter 6

Enaiat

200

What was the name of the Italian unification process?

Risorgimento

200

What currency is used in Italy

euro

200

What volcano in Italy can be dangerous

Mount Vesuvius

200

What is political asylum for?

protection for people persecuted because of their political beliefs

200

Who helped Enaiat travel to Turin?

Payam

300

Which dictator ruled Italy during fascism?

Benito Mussolini

300

What is the main religion in Italy?

Christianity

300

What natural disaster besides volcanoes affects Italy

earthquakes

300

Where can asylum seekers ask for protection in Italy?

the border, airport, or police station

300

Who gave Enaiat a home and treated him like family?

Marco and Danila

400

What period in Italy was marked by political violence between extremist groups?

The Years of Lead

400

What city-state is located inside Italy and is home to the Pope?

Vatican City

400

Why are mountains a disadvantage in Italy

Because mountains make transport and construction harder

400

What kind of protection is given to people facing war or torture?

subsidiary protection

400

Who helped Enaiat with buses, food, and clothes?

the young boy

500

Which country did Italy fight during the Wars of Independence?

Austria

500

What is the official language of Italy

Italian

500

Why is Italy good for farming?

because some areas have fertile land

500

What can asylum seekers receive while waiting for their case?

housing, food, healthcare, and legal help

500

Who did Enaiat call after 8 years apart

his mother