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It was originally made with margarine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