Geography
a boot
What is the shape of Italy often compared too
This famous Bell Tower is located in the city of Pisa
What is the Leaning Tower (of Pisa)
Roma (Rome)
What is the capital city of Italy
Most famous for its food and _____?
What is wine
How many spectators could the Colosseum hold?
What is 50,000 to 80,000
This period of "rebirth" is known by what name in art circles?
What is "The Renaissance"
Italy is a _______ in the Mediterranean Sea
What is peninsula
This is referred to by many Chefs as "The King of Cheese"
What is Parmigiano Reggiano
Known as Calcio or Football Italiano, this is the national sport of Italy
What is Soccer
Carlo Collodi is the author of this book about a doll's nose that grows when he lies - later made into a famous movie by Walt Disney
What is Pinocchio
This island is at the tip of the Italian Boot
What is Sicily
This vegetable, a staple of Italian Dishes, originated in South America and arrived in Italy in 1548 via Spain
What is the tomato?
An independent city-state within the city limits of Rome
What is Vatican City?
Created "The David"?
What is Michaelangelo Buonaroti
This Italian liqueur, often enjoyed with Espresso, is made from the seeds of a member of the parsley family
What is Sambuca (anisette acceptable)
These boats sail the famous canals of Venice
What are Gondolas?
Napoleon was exiled to this Italian island in 1814
What is Elba