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This classic Italian dish, often made with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings, originated in Naples.
What is pizza?
He painted the Mona Lisa and designed futuristic inventions.
This city is famous for its canals and gondolas.
What is Venice?
The Renaissance began in this Italian city, home to the Medici family.
What is Florence?
This Italian football (soccer) club, based in Turin, has won the most Serie A titles.
What is Juventus?
A popular coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, often enjoyed in the morning.
What is cappuccino?
This Italian explorer sailed for Spain and reached the Americas in 1492.
The Colosseum, an ancient gladiator arena, is located in this city.
What is Rome?
This dictator ruled Italy during World War II.
Who is Benito Mussolini?
This Italian luxury car brand, known for its prancing horse logo, has a famous Formula 1 racing team.
What is Ferrari?
This creamy rice dish is a staple of Northern Italian cuisine.
What is risotto?
He was a famous opera composer, known for La Traviata and Aida.
Who is Giussepe Verdi?
This colorful coastal area features five picturesque villages and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is Cinque Terre?
The smallest country in the world, located inside Rome.
What is Vatican City?
Two major rival football clubs stationed in Milan.
What is AC Milan and Inter Milan?
A slow-cooked meat sauce that originated in Bologna.
What is bolognese?
This fashion designer founded a luxury brand known for its interlocking G logo.
Who is Guccio Gucci?
The name of the mountain range that forms Italy’s northern border.
What are the Alps?
Italy became a unified country in this year.
What is 1861?
Italy's national soccer team is known by this nickname, meaning "The Blues" in Italian.
What is Gli Azzuri?
Originating from Liguria, this pasta sauce is traditionally made using a marble mortar and wooden pestle to grind basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil.
What is pesto?
The Roman general who became dictator before being assassinated in 44 BC.
Who is Julius Cesear?
This Italian region, known as the "toe" of Italy’s boot-shaped peninsula, is home to the Aspromonte mountain range and the city of Reggio Calabria, but is often overlooked by tourists.
What is Calabria?
Italy is the birthplace of what major entertainment?
What is opera?
This Italian film, directed by Roberto Benigni, won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1999.
What is Life Is Beautiful?