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It was originally made with margarine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