General History
During World War I, was Italy a member of the Allied or Central Powers?
Allied
What is Italy’s political system?
Unitary Parliamentary Republic
What are Italy’s two major political parties?
Forza Italia and Partito Democratico
What country borders Italy in the Northeast?
Slovenia
Which famous French General and Emperor dominated Italy from 1796 to 1814?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Who led the fascist movement in Italy?
Benito Mussolini
Who is the head of state, and who is the head of government?
President; Prime Minister
Name one additional political party
The Five Star Movement; The Northern League; Brothers of Italy
What is the smallest country that borders Italy?
Vatican City
Who is the current head of state?
President Sergio Mattarella
What year was the modern nation-state of Italy established?
1861
Which two houses comprise Italy’s bicameral parliament?
Chamber of Deputies and Senate of the Republic
Briefly describe the political affiliation of Forza Italia
Center-right; conservative; pro-Business alliances
What is the primary body of water surrounding Italy?
Mediterranean Sea
Who is the current head of government?
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
In which city did the Italian Renaissance originate?
Florence
What group of executives does the Prime Minister supervise?
Council of Ministers (Cabinet)
Which additional party supports direct democracy, innovation, and the environment?
The Five Star Movement
Which of Italy’s surrounding countries has a President and a Prime Minister?
France
Who is the President of the Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura?
Trick Question! Also Sergio Mattarella
Put the following in chronological order: Roman Empire, Roman Kingdom, Roman Republic
Roman Kingdom, Roman Republic, Roman Empire
How is the Prime Minister appointed, and how is their position maintained?
Appointed by the President and Parliament; Position maintained through a “vote of confidence”
Which additional party is anti-immigration, pro-European Union, and emphasizes nationalism?
Brothers of Italy
Which of Italy’s surrounding countries is characterizedas a Federal Parliamentary Republic?
Austria
Which King introduced a new Constitution in 1848?
King Charles Albert