First of all, where in Europe is Italy situated?
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe
Western Europe
Northern Europe
Let's start in southern Italy. Of the following Italian cities, which is furthest south?
Milan
Naples
Rome
Florence
Welcome to the birthplace of pizza! Here, grab a slice. What herb is traditionally found on a pizza Margherita?
Basil
Thyme
Oregano
Rosemary
How did pizza Margherita get its name?
It was named after Queen Margherita
The pizzaiolo who invented it had a girlfriend of that name
It looks like a daisy
It was originally made with margarine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
Bocconcino
Bollicine
Bicchierino
Next, you're headed to the Italian city that surrounds Vatican City. Do you know what it is?
Florence
Rome
Milan
Venice
And we're in Rome! Who founded Italy's capital city?
Constantine and Caesar
Romulus and Constantine
Remus and Romulus
Caesar and Remus
Which of the following tourist attractions is NOT found in Rome?
The Pantheon
The Spanish Steps
The Doge's Palace
Trevi Fountain
What is Italy's biggest river?
River Tiber
The Po
River Italia
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
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!
Messina
Florence
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
Michelangelo
Raphael
Botticelli
In which of these cities can you NOT find a Leonardo da Vinci museum?
Venice
Genoa
Milan
Florence
Which of the following towns is a part of the Cinque Terre in Italy?
Vernazza
Spoleto
Amalfi
Lecce
Home to Armani and Prada, what city has been known as the "Fashion Capital of the World" since the 16th century?
Naples
Turin
Milan
Cagliari
What sport is played by the teams Inter Milan and AC Milan?
Rugby
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball
You have arrived at an Italian restaurant. What do you get when you order 'maiale'?
Horse meat
Veal
Pork
Lamb
The Rialto Bridge is one of the most recognizable sites in Italy. In which city can it be found?
Palermo
Cagliari
Venice
Modena
You've now arrived in Venice. The city of Venice is also known as the "___ of the Sea"?
Godmother
Mermaid
Bride
Siren
Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer who...
In the north, Italy borders four countries. What are they?
Germany, Belgium, Croatia, Holland
France, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium
France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia
Austria, Slovenia, Holland and Croatia
Finally, it's time for dessert! You've certainly earned it. What is this Italian dessert?
Bombolone
Panettone
Cannoli
Sfogliatella
10 Comments
I got 21 out of 25!
You definitely know your way around Italy!ย Your performance was amazing. It must be quite a task trying to carry that big ol’ brain around. Nice work!
It’s been 68 years since I visited Italy, but I still have fond memories of it. My parents and I went to Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome and enjoyed each one of them.
I got 20 out of 25!
There are some that I couldn’t even remember from the last time I took this quiz.
25/25
You definitely know your way around Italy! Your performance was amazing. It must be quite a task trying to carry that big ol’ brain around. Nice work!
19/25. Should have got few more, love Italy been been few times different parts.
19/25
I went to Italy once, but it was ages ago in 1963.
23/25 92% Says I know my way around Italy, do love Italy been quite a few times over the years, Love the lakes and mountains to Venice, Amalfi coastline. Pompei,Hercelaneum, Bay of Naples, Isle of Capri and Sorrento, Verona some parts of Rome, would like to visit Florence and the leaning tower but don’t think I’ll get there now since Arthritis and loss of mobility got me, Boo Hoo.
I got 25 out of 25!
You definitely know your way around Italy!ย Your performance was amazing. It must be quite a task trying to carry that big ol’ brain around. Nice work!
16/25
17 / 25 I would love to go to Italy for a holiday
Knew a little bit over half oh well