Italy 1
We are studying Italy.
What continent is Italy in?
Italy is in Europe.
What colors are on the flag of Italy?
The flag of Italy is green, white, and red.
What does the green on the flag mean?
It means "hope."
Is Italy in northern or southern Europe?
It is in southern Europe.
What does the white on the flag mean?
It means "faith."
What does the red on the flag mean?
It means "charity."
What does "Bel Paese" mean?
It means "beautiful country."
Italy is the sixth most populated country in Europe.
What does the country look like on a map?
It looks like a boot.
Name three cities in Italy. Hint: Look on page 3
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What is the capital of Italy?
The capital is Rome.
How many people live in Rome?
Almost three million people live in Rome.
Who lives in the Vatican City?
The pope lives in the Vatican City?
What is the official language of Italy?
What does "ciao" mean?
It means "hello" and "goodbye."
What is the national sport of Italy?
It is soccer.
What two foods are famous in Italy?
Pasta and cheese are famous in Italy.
What are two mountains in Italy?
The Alps and the Apennines are in Italy.
Who are two famous painters from Italy?
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo are from Italy.
What is a small boat called in Italy?
It is called a gondola.
What is a famous landmark in Italy? Hint: Look on page 12
A famous landmark in Italy is the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Name three countries that surround Italy. Hint: Look on page 3
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Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?
How many World Cup Championships has Italy won?
Italy has won three World Cup Championships.