Geography
Staple Ingredients
Cooking
Crops/Livestock
Misc. + History
100

Region of Italy where farming happens.

Northern Region

100

Ingredients utilized to make pasta. (2 different correct answers, give 1)

Flour + Water OR Flour + Egg

100

Italians cook their pasta 'firm to the bite'. (Term)

Al dente

100

Crop grown in Southern Italy. (List 1)

Citrus fruits or olives

100

Breads for Pasque (Easter) are baked into this shape.

Dove

200

River in Northern Italy, which helps the land be fertile.

Po River

200

List 1 popular cheese utilized in Italian dishes.

Parmesan, mozzarella, romano, ricotta, provolone, and gorgonzola

200

Fat source used in Northern Italy.

Butter

200

Dairy farms are located in which region.

Northern Region

200

Reason why Roman empires threw big, elaborate feats.

Good food = high status; fat = RICH
300

Reason for most farming done by hand.

Mountainous terrain makes it dangerous to use equiptment

300

Using adjectives, describe Italian ingredients and meals.

Natural flavors for food - Fresh, high quality ingredients

300

City pizza originated from.

Naples, Italy

300

Reason why meat is utilized in the North vs. the South.

Meat is expensive. Northern Italy has fields to graze, and Southern Italy is too hot.

300

When meat is eaten around Christmas time.

Christmas Day, they have a roast.

400

Region of Italy that lacks natural resources.

Southern Italy

400

Reason why vino is a staple in Italy.

Pairs well with foods and has deep historical roots. It's a way of life in Italy.

400

In Italy, a crostata di ricotta is similar to ___________ in America.

Cheesecake

400

Olive farms and vineyards are popular in this region.

Central Italy

400

Era of time that 'rebirthed' cooking.

The Renaissance Era

500

Mountain range which acts as a barrier in the northern part of Italy, separating it from the rest of Europe.

The Alps

500

Source of protein that is inexpensive due to its wide availability in Italy.

Fish/seafood

500

Define Granita.

Italian shaved ice

500

Place productive farming area is located in.

Po Valley

500

Describe Festa Dei Morti - include dates and traditions.

All Souls' Day is on November 2nd. Families decorate headstones and set out breads, candies, and lentils for the spirits to enjoy.