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Translated as "into the wolf's mouth," this Italian idiom is an expression of good luck.
What is "In bocca al lupo?"
From left to right, the order of colors on the Italian flag.
What is green, white, and red?
The city of Naples is widely regarded as the origin for this famous Italian food of bread, tomato sauce, and cheese.
What is pizza?
This volcano's eruption led to the destruction of Pompeii.
What is Mount Vesuvius (or Vesuvio)?
Known for sailing the ocean blue, this explorer "discovered" America in 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
This term, translated as "Mama's boys," refers to men who continue to live with their mothers well into adulthood.
What is "mammoni?"
Introduced under the original title of La storia di un burattino by Carlo Collodi, this famous character is widely known for his nose.
Who is Pinocchio?
The name of this coffee-flavored Italian dessert means "pick me up" or "cheer me up."
What is tiramisù?
These two Italian regions are islands separated from the country's mainland.
What are Sicily and Sardinia (Sicilia e Sardegna)?
This Roman general was assassinated on the Ides of March.
Who is Julius Caesar?
These five letters in the English alphabet are excluded from the Italian alphabet.
What are j, k, w, x, and y?
What is the Eternal City?
This Italian pasta is translated as "little tongues."
What is linguine?
Separated from Italy in 1929, this country is the smallest in the world.
What is Vatican City?
This Italian composer produced such famous works as 'La traviata' and 'Aida.'
Who is Giuseppe Verdi?
This Italian poet, author, and politician regarded as the father of the Italian language.
Who is Dante Alighieri?
This Italian university is the oldest in Europe.
What is the University of Bologna?
In reference to how they are made, this is the meaning of the Italian term "biscotti."
What is "twice-baked?"
Standing on the French-Italian border, this mountain is the highest in Italy and the Alps.
What is Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco)?
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are named after these four artists of the Italian Renaissance.
Who are Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo?
The name of "America" is derived from this Italian explorer.
Who is Amerigo Vespucci?
The currency of Italy is now the euro, but prior to 2001, it was this.
What is lira?
This traditionally southern cheese is originally made from Italian buffalo's milk.
What is mozzarella?
This Italian river is the country's longest.
What is the Po?
The first woman to become a member of the Academia delle Arti del Disegno in Florence, her paintings are famous for the strong, brave, powerful female characters she depicted.
Who is Artemisia Gentileschi?