Famous Italians
Stories from this explorer's journeys inspired Columbus.
Who is Marco Polo?
This dish is composed of a large doughy substance topped with sauce, cheese, and various meats and vegetables.
What is Pizza?
This city was destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius erupting in 79 A.D.
What is Pompeii?
This artist painted the Mona Lisa.
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
The majority religion in Italy.
What is Catholicism (Roman Catholic)?
This scientist and mathematician supported Copernicus' heliocentric model.
Who is Galileo?
Prosciutto is Italian for this kind of meat
What is Ham?
Italy leader during World War II
Who is Moussolini?
This Artist painted the Sistine Chapel
Who is Michaelangelo?
The colors of Italy's flag.
What are green, white, and red?
Blind opera tenor noted for his unique blend of opera and pop music
Who is Andrea Bocelli?
This is a pastry filled with a sweet, creamy filling usually containing ricotta.
What is a cannoli?
The name of the church in The Vatican.
What is St. Peter's Basilica?
This movie contains the famous sayings "Leave the gun, take the Cannoli" and "Never go against the family".
What is The Godfather?
Italy is the world's largest exporter of this alcoholic beverage.
What is wine?
The first Roman Emperor (ruled 27BC - 14AD)
Who is Augustus?
This is a type of dumpling composed of a filling sealed between two layers of thin pasta dough.
What is ravioli?
The Roman Empire was named after this mythical twin.
Who is Romulus?
Gianluigi Buffon is a national level competitor at this sport.
What is Soccer (Football)?
A keyboard instrument invented in Italy in the early 18th century.
What is the piano?
Who is Dante Aligheri?
Italy's national dish.
What is pasta?
This family has ruled Florence since the 14th Century.
Who are The Medicis?
A movie about a man who becomes a famous boxer in Philadelphia.
What is Rocky?
An Italian drink that has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages
What is an espresso?