First of all, where in Europe is Italy situated?
Northern Europe
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe
Let's start in southern Italy. Of the following Italian cities, which is furthest south?
Florence
Naples
Rome
Milan
Welcome to the birthplace of pizza! Here, grab a slice. What herb is traditionally found on a pizza Margherita?
Oregano
Basil
Rosemary
Thyme
How did pizza Margherita get its name?
It looks like a daisy
The pizzaiolo who invented it had a girlfriend of that name
It was named after Queen Margherita
It was originally made with margarine
True or false: Italy has a monarchy.
Which Sicilian cake comes from the Latin word for buccella or "mouthful"?
Buccellato
Bicchierino
Bocconcino
Bollicine
Next, you're headed to the Italian city that surrounds Vatican City. Do you know what it is?
Venice
Florence
Milan
Rome
And we're in Rome! Who founded Italy's capital city?
Constantine and Caesar
Caesar and Remus
Remus and Romulus
Romulus and Constantine
Which of the following tourist attractions is NOT found in Rome?
The Pantheon
The Doge's Palace
The Spanish Steps
Trevi Fountain
What is Italy's biggest river?
River Italia
The Po
River Tiber
Grand Canal
Take a break now with some pasta. What tomato-based sauce is spiked with pancetta, garlic, and a generous portion of crushed red pepper flakes?
Arrabiata
Pistoffo
Barracia
Enojado
Here, have a Bellini to wash that down. Which fruit is the main ingredient in this Italian cocktail?
Moving up north... In which Italian city is the Santa Maria Novell church? You're headed there next!
Florence
Pisa
Venice
Messina
You've arrived in Florence. This eggs Benedict variation is named after the city. What vegetable goes into an eggs Florentine?
Butternut Squash
Green Onion
Spinach
Asparagus
The famous Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci was once an apprentice for:
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Raphael
Verrocchio
In which of these cities can you NOT find a Leonardo da Vinci museum?
Florence
Venice
Milan
Genoa
Which of the following towns is a part of the Cinque Terre in Italy?
Lecce
Vernazza
Amalfi
Spoleto
Home to Armani and Prada, what city has been known as the "Fashion Capital of the World" since the 16th century?
Milan
Cagliari
Naples
Turin
What sport is played by the teams Inter Milan and AC Milan?
Baseball
Rugby
Soccer
Basketball
You have arrived at an Italian restaurant. What do you get when you order 'maiale'?
Veal
Horse meat
Pork
Lamb
The Rialto Bridge is one of the most recognizable sites in Italy. In which city can it be found?
Cagliari
Palermo
Modena
Venice
You've now arrived in Venice. The city of Venice is also known as the "___ of the Sea"?
Mermaid
Godmother
Siren
Bride
Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer who...
In the north, Italy borders four countries. What are they?
France, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium
France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia
Germany, Belgium, Croatia, Holland
Austria, Slovenia, Holland and Croatia
Finally, it's time for dessert! You've certainly earned it. What is this Italian dessert?
Sfogliatella
Panettone
Cannoli
Bombolone
2 Comments