Past times
What type of musical theater was invented in Italy more than 400 years ago during the Renaissance.
Opera
What kind of circular food is Italy most famous for?
Pizza!
What is the name of the famous painting of a woman painted by Leonardo Da Vinci?
The Mona Lisa
What city in Italy is called one of the fashion capitals of the world?
Milan
What is the shape of Italy's Country?
Boot shaped
What holidays do Italians celebrate?
New Year’s Day, Epiphany, Mardi Gras and Christmas
What is the name of the famous ceiling painted by Michaelangelo.
Sistine Chapel
What do they call the boats in Venice?
Gondola and water taxies
Italy has a fountain that gives visitors a free drink. What kind of drink is it?
How many different shaped pastas are there in Italy?
Over 300
What statue is 17 feet tall and in Florence, Italy?
The David
What is the name of the big celebration in Venice when they were masks and dress in costume?
Carnival
What is the official language of Italy?
Italian
What is the most popular sport in Italy?
Soccer
What is a popular Italian dessert?
Cannoli and Tiramisu
In what county is the Mona Lisa displayed?
France
What is the name of the county that sits inside Italy?
Vatican City (it's the smallest country in the world!)
How many volcanoes are in Italy?
3 (Etna, Vesuvius and Stromboli)
What type of government does Italy have?
Democratic
How many pounds of pasta does the average Italian person eat each year?
60lbs!
How long did it take Michelangelo to complete the Mona Lisa?
4 years
What is a nickname for Venice?
Any of these is correct: "City of Water," "City of Masks," "City of Bridges," "The Floating City," and "City of Canals."