Italian Food & Drink
World Capitals
Riddles
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Etymology
100

What Italian dessert, translating to "pick me up," is made with ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese and cocoa?

Tiramisu

100

What is the capital city of China?

Beijing

100

 I can be cracked, made, told, and played. What am I?

A joke
100

What is the name of the iconic clock tower located in London, England?

Big Ben

100

The word for an ideal place or state comes from the Greek for "no place."

Utopia

200

What is the name of the traditional Italian liqueur flavored with herbs and citrus peels, often served as a digestif?

Limoncello

200

What is the capital city of Canada?

Ottawa

200

What has keys but can't open locks?

A piano

200

What is the name of the historic landmark located in San Francisco, USA, known for its former federal prison and notorious inmates like Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly?

Alcatraz

200

The word for excessive pride or self-confidence comes from a character in Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun

Hubris

300

What Italian appetizer consists of slices of bread rubbed with garlic, topped with diced tomatoes, basil, and olive oil?

Bruschetta

300

What is the capital city of India?

New Delhi

300

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

Footsteps

300

What is the name of the ancient monument located in England, known for its massive stone circle and alignment with the sunrise during the summer solstice?

Stonehenge

300

The word for a place to be isolated during infectious diseases comes from the Italian for "forty days," the period ships were required to be isolated during the plague.

Quarantine

400

What typically is paired with melon, creating a sweet and savory classic Italian appetizer?

Prosciutto

400

What is the capital city of Brazil?

Brasília

400

What has a heart that doesn’t beat?

An artichoke

400

What is the name of the ancient Incan citadel located in Peru, known for its breathtaking mountain setting and intricate stone structures?

Machu Picchu

400

The word for a large celebration or gathering is derived from the Old French word for 'to revel'.

Gala

500

What type of Italian pasta, is shaped like large hollow cylinders, and has ridges on the outside?

Rigatoni

500

What is the capital city of Australia?

Canberra

500

 Forward I am heavy, but backwards I am not. What am I?

Ton

500

What is the name of the ancient city located in Italy, known for its well-preserved ruins and iconic amphitheater?

Pompeii

500

The word for the tip of a shoelace that makes it easier to thread through the eyelet comes from the Latin 'acus' meaning 'needle.'

Aglet