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It was originally made with margarine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