Animals
1. What is Italy’s national animal?
A) Mediterranean Monk Seal
B) Alpine Marmot
C) Italian Wolf
D) European Green Lizard
C) Italian Wolf
1. What do olive trees produce?
A) Lemons
B) Olives
C) Grapes
D) Tomatoes
B) Olives
1. What was the Colosseum used for in ancient Rome?
A) A market
B) A royal palace
C) A school
D) Gladiator fights and big events
D) Gladiator fights and big events
1. What ingredients are on a traditional Margherita pizza?
A) Pepperoni, onions, and mushrooms
B) Tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil
C) Pineapple, ham, and olives
D) Sausage, peppers, and spinach
B) Tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil
2. What does the Alpine Marmot do in the winter?
A) It hibernates in underground burrows
B) It migrates to warmer places
C) It grows a thicker coat
D) It hides in trees
A) It hibernates in underground burrows
2. Where do grapes grow in Italy?
A) In deep forests
B) On tall trees
C) In city gardens
D) On vines in the countryside
D) On vines in the countryside
2. Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa tilt to one side?
A) It was built on soft ground
B) It was hit by an earthquake
C) Someone pushed it
D) The top is too heavy
A) It was built on soft ground
2. About how many types of pasta does Italy have?
A) About 100
B) About 50
C) About 200
D) Over 300
D) Over 300
3. Where does the Mediterranean Monk Seal like to rest?
A) On rocky cliffs
B) Near coral reefs
C) In deep ocean caves
D) On quiet beaches
D) On quiet beaches
3. What are Italian lemons used for?
A) Only in cooking
B) Only for perfume
C) Drinks, desserts, and perfume
D) Soap and shampoo
C) Drinks, desserts, and perfume
3. What kind of boats do people ride in the canals of Venice?
A) Kayaks
B) Gondolas
C) Submarines
D) Canoes
B) Gondolas
3. What makes gelato different from regular ice cream?
A) It’s creamier and softer
B) It has no sugar
C) It’s served hot
D) It has pasta in it
A) It’s creamier and softer
4. What is one reason the Sicilian Donkey is helpful to farmers?
A) It lays eggs
B) It is strong and can carry heavy loads
C) It guards sheep
D) It can run very fast
B) It is strong and can carry heavy loads
4. What kind of tree often lines roads in Italian villages?
A) Cypress Tree
B) Lemon Tree
C) Olive Tree
D) Grape Vine
A) Cypress Tree
4. What destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii?
A) An earthquake
B) A flood
C) A volcanic eruption
D) A wildfire
C) A volcanic eruption
4. What does the word “tiramisu” mean in Italian?
A) Sweet delight
B) Cold coffee
C) Pick me up
D) Cake and cream
C) Pick me up
5. What is special about the European Green Lizard’s tail?
A) It can glow in the dark
B) It changes colors
C) It can break off and grow back
D) It curls into a ball when scared
C) It can break off and grow back
5. What are tomatoes most famous for in Italian food?
A) Being dried for snacks
B) Making pasta sauce, pizza, and salads
C) Turning into jelly
D) Growing on tall trees
B) Making pasta sauce, pizza, and salads
5. Where can you see Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling?
A) The Colosseum
B) Pisa
C) Venice
D) Vatican City
D) Vatican City
5. What makes risotto different from regular rice?
A) It is crunchy and dry
B) It is creamy and soft
C) It is made with pasta
D) It is cooked in milk
B) It is creamy and soft