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Italy is the World's largest exporter of this alcoholic beverage.
What is wine.
Famous Italian singer who is blind.
Who is Andrea Bocelli
Columbus would pray this privately in his ship cabin.
What is the Divine Office.
This man was the leader of Italy during World War II.
Who is Moussolini.
This movie is about a man who becomes a famous boxer in Philadelphia.
What is Rocky.
Prosciutto is Italian for this kind of meat.
What is Ham.
This artist painted the Mona Lisa.
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci.
Christopher Columbus was a third order member of this religious group.
What are the Franciscans.
The Roman Empire was named after this man.
Who is Romulus.
This actor is known for his work in films such as The Godfather, Meet the Parents, and Silver Linings Playbook.
Who is Robert De Niro.
These foods were brought by Europeans to America. Name three.
What are: barley, rye, wheat (which was originally from the Middle East), as well as plants that originated in Asia, including sugar, bananas, yams, citrus fruit, coffee, rice, and sugarcane.
This Artist painted the Sistine Chapel.
Who is Michaelangelo.
Columbus could not take the western route to the Orient, because the Pope had already given that route exclusively to this group of people. This is why Columbus attempted to reach the Orient by going east.
Who are the Portuguese.
The royal couple that secured funds for Columbus' Journey to the New World.
Who are Queen Isabella I, and King Ferdinand II.
These animals were introduced to the Americas by Europeans. Name three.
What are: horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens.
Name three of the many foods Europeans brought back from America to Europe.
What are: corn (maize), potatoes, cassava, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peanuts, pumpkins, squashes, pineapples, and chili peppers.
This artist produced nearly 100 works of art, and served as chief architect for the Vatican from 1514-1520.
Who is Raphael.
According to the diary of Christopher Columbus, he sought gold, not for his own personal gain, but for this express reason.
What is to fund the final crusade.
The Italian explorer and merchant who traveled as far as China, Mongolia and Japan. He is known as one of the first European travelers along the famous Silk Road and the first to write down his experiences. His writings inspired Christopher Columbus.
Who is Marco Polo
This movie contains the famous sayings "Leave the gun, take the Cannoli" and "Never go against the family".
What is The Godfather.
This is Italy's national dish.
What is Ragu alla Bolognese.
The earliest manifestation of this art style was in Italy. This art style evokes emotional states by appealing to the senses, often in dramatic ways. Some of the qualities most frequently associated with it are grandeur, sensuous richness, drama, vitality, movement, tension, emotional exuberance, and a tendency to blur distinctions between the various arts.
What is Baroque.
These four prayers were recited daily during Columbus' voyage. (Name at least 2).
What are: the Our Father, Hail Mary, Apostles Creed, and Hail Holy Queen.
The name of the Native American, son of Chief Guacanagari (who Columbus befriended), who Columbus adopted. He took the name of Columbus' natural son, and accompanied Columbus on his final three voyages.
Who is Diego
These were the names of the three ships Christopher Columbus' expedition sailed to America in.
What are the Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria (Santa Maria de la Inmaculada Concepción)