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It was originally made with margarine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