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Quiz about A Grand Tour of Italy III
Quiz about A Grand Tour of Italy III

A Grand Tour of Italy III Trivia Quiz


This is the final installment of a whirlwind tour of Italy. We made it to the south, and now we have to head back up to Venice, our starting point.

A multiple-choice quiz by jstagamtome. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jstagamtome
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
171,517
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. There are several islands lying off the western coast of Italy in the Tyrrhenian Sea. These islands are a treasure trove of ancient culture. On which of these islands are the inhabitants not citizens of Italy? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Europe's highest and most active volcano, thought by the Romans to be the forge of Vulcan, the god of fire, is located on the island of Sicily. What is its name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A bridge proposed for construction beginning in 2005 will connect the Italian mainland with Sicily. Over what body of water, associated with the mythological Scylla and Charybdis, will this bridge span? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Finally heading north from the boot of Italy, we come across a mountain range which runs down the Italian peninsula for nearly its entire length and is known as the "backbone" of the country. What is this range called? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Coming up through Puglia, we see strange houses. They are whitewashed circular buildings with conical roofs and are made of limestone stacked without mortar. In the town of Alberobello, there is even a cathedral in this style. What are these buildings called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. As we drive further up the Italian peninsula, suddenly we see a flag over a building which is clearly not the Italian flag. It has two horizontal bands, the upper white and the lower one blue. I am told this is a separate country landlocked by Italy, and we drive in. We are now tourists where? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. As we continue up the coast, we come to an imperial town renowned for its Byzantine mosaics, and is the resting place of the poet Dante. This town became the capital of the western Roman empire after the decline of Rome in 402 A.D.. Where are we? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. One night, after dinner, we are served a clear, chilled alcoholic spirit which is distinctively Italian and the United Nations has indicated it can only be made in Italy from Italian grapes. There are four varieties, is made from a variety of grapes, and it is produced in the regions of Lombardy, Barolo, Piedmont, Trentino, Friuli, and Alto Adige. What is its name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Our car reaches a dead end we can barely back out of. Our guide book says we are in a university town. One of the oldest universities in Europe was founded here. Rounding a corner, we are pleased to see two towers leaning towards each other in the middle of the medieval town. Where are we now? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. We are nearly done with our Italian tour, and we are approaching Venice. However, there is one more stop we have to make- the Italian Lake District. These lakes have mountains, charming cities, and islands with elaborate villas. Which of the following is not one of these lakes? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. There are several islands lying off the western coast of Italy in the Tyrrhenian Sea. These islands are a treasure trove of ancient culture. On which of these islands are the inhabitants not citizens of Italy?

Answer: Corsica

Corsica, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, is French.
2. Europe's highest and most active volcano, thought by the Romans to be the forge of Vulcan, the god of fire, is located on the island of Sicily. What is its name?

Answer: Mount Etna

There have been 190 recorded eruptions since 1500, and Mount Etna is within sight of the magnificent Greek (rebuilt by Romans) theater at Taormina.
3. A bridge proposed for construction beginning in 2005 will connect the Italian mainland with Sicily. Over what body of water, associated with the mythological Scylla and Charybdis, will this bridge span?

Answer: Straits of Messina

The project is expected to cost over 4.5 billion dollars, and be completed after a long construction process. The bridgespan would be 4.5 kilometers.
4. Finally heading north from the boot of Italy, we come across a mountain range which runs down the Italian peninsula for nearly its entire length and is known as the "backbone" of the country. What is this range called?

Answer: The Apennines

The mountains were the site of some of the most vicious fighting in World War II, and the Apennine abbey of Montecassino was nearly completely destroyed.
5. Coming up through Puglia, we see strange houses. They are whitewashed circular buildings with conical roofs and are made of limestone stacked without mortar. In the town of Alberobello, there is even a cathedral in this style. What are these buildings called?

Answer: Trulli

Their origin is unknown, and they are frequently clustered together. Many have roof tiles with magical or pagan symbols painted on them.
6. As we drive further up the Italian peninsula, suddenly we see a flag over a building which is clearly not the Italian flag. It has two horizontal bands, the upper white and the lower one blue. I am told this is a separate country landlocked by Italy, and we drive in. We are now tourists where?

Answer: San Marino

This republic has a population of 25,000 and is 24 square miles in area. It claims to be Europe's oldest republic.
7. As we continue up the coast, we come to an imperial town renowned for its Byzantine mosaics, and is the resting place of the poet Dante. This town became the capital of the western Roman empire after the decline of Rome in 402 A.D.. Where are we?

Answer: Ravenna

The Neonian Baptistery, the Ariani Baptistry, and the Church of San Vitale contain some of the most significant early Christian mosaics.
8. One night, after dinner, we are served a clear, chilled alcoholic spirit which is distinctively Italian and the United Nations has indicated it can only be made in Italy from Italian grapes. There are four varieties, is made from a variety of grapes, and it is produced in the regions of Lombardy, Barolo, Piedmont, Trentino, Friuli, and Alto Adige. What is its name?

Answer: Grappa

The varieties are Giovane, Aromatica, Invecchiata, and Aromatizzata. It is fashionable to sell the better quality grappas in artistically crafted glass bottles.
9. Our car reaches a dead end we can barely back out of. Our guide book says we are in a university town. One of the oldest universities in Europe was founded here. Rounding a corner, we are pleased to see two towers leaning towards each other in the middle of the medieval town. Where are we now?

Answer: Bologna

The incorrect answer cities are all truly jewels in their own right and worth a visit, but Bologna is special. In very few places can one get the feel of what medieval city life was like as in Bologna.
10. We are nearly done with our Italian tour, and we are approaching Venice. However, there is one more stop we have to make- the Italian Lake District. These lakes have mountains, charming cities, and islands with elaborate villas. Which of the following is not one of these lakes?

Answer: Lake Bergamo

Bergamo is a city in the region. We have missed so much. Forgive me for leaving out Milan, Torino (a site for the Winter Olympics), Mantua, Urbino, Parma and many others. Unfortunately, most of us must work to pay for these great trips, and its time to leave. Arrivederci!
Source: Author jstagamtome

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