Culture & Language
This form of musical theater originated in Italy at the end of the 16th century
What is opera?
This city was chosen as Italy's capital in 1870.
What is Rome?
Most Italians prefer their pasta firm to the bite, which is also known as...
What is, "al dente".
This Italian city is considered one of the world's fashion capitals.
What is Milan?
This building in Rome is the largest standing ampitheater in the world.
What is the Colosseum?
The only country in the world that is located inside another city.
What is the Vatican?
Modern day pizza was invented in this Italian city.
What is Naples?
Italian is the closest modern national language to this ancient language.
What is Latin?
The European Renaissance started in Northern Italy in this century.
What is the 14th Century?
Sicily's most famous volcano
What is Mt. Vesuvius
In Italy, coffee prepared with milk (such as cappuccinos) are only served with what meal?
What is breakfast?
Influenza comes from an Italian word meaning "influence." At that time, people believed it was caused by the "influence" of what?
What are the stars?
This famous astronomer was sentenced to life in prison in 1633 for opposing the Churches teachings with scientific fact.
Who is Galileo Galilei?
The sea that the city Venice sits on
What is Adriatic?
This chocolate logo features one of Italy’s most famous mountains.
What is Toblerone?
The largest number of people with Italian ancestry outside of Italy can be found in this country.
What is Brazil?
In mythology, these twins were said to be the founders of Rome.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
This region is known as the "toe" to Italy's "boot".
What is Calabria?
This pasta is shaped like a "little ear" and typically served with broccoli rabe or turnip greens.
What is Orecchiette?