Italian Culture
It is the home to the Colosseum
What is Rome
This famous pop star was born in 1961 and was also known as the "Queen of Pop"
Who is Madonna
It is the name of the Italian flatbread often topped with olive oil and herbs
What is Foccaccia
This is the genre of music that originated in New Orleans
What is Jazz
Maria served as the festival ambassador Klondike Kate for this Canadian city in 1999 and 2000
What is Edmonton, Alberta
It is the Italian city that is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance
What is Florence (Firenze)
This famous wall separating a country in Europe began construction in 1961
What is the Berlin Wall
This herb is essential in a classic Margherita pizza
What is Basil
This famous opera house in Milan translates to "the stair" or "the staircase" in English
What is La Scala
What is Bosnia
These are the two major island-regions that belong to Italy
What are Sardinia and Sicily
This US television show featured a talking horse and premiered in 1961
What is Mister Ed
It is the italian drink made from espresso and foamed milk
What is Cappuccino
This Rat Pack singer released an album called "Come Fly With Me" in the early 1960s
Who is Frank Sinatra
It is the title of Maria's first solo album, released in 1993
What is Solo Amore
This Italian region is famous for truffles and Barolo wine
What is Piedmont
He was the first human to travel into space in 1961 (hint: think Soviet Union, not USA)
Who is Yuri Gagarin
Translating to "little worms" from Italian, these thin noodles are frequently used in Vietnamese dishes.
What are Vermicelli
This Italian composer wrote The Four Seasons
Who is Antonio Vivaldi
This was the formal honour bestowed upon Maria for her dedication to volunteer work and fundraising throughout Canada.
What is the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award or the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers.