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Quiz about Do You Know Torino
Quiz about Do You Know Torino

Do You Know Torino? Trivia Quiz


Torino or Turin is known for Fiat car factory but is indeed a fascinating although underrated city. Let's visit it.

A multiple-choice quiz by zordy. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
zordy
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
70,034
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
585
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which region is Torino? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Torino was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. Which royal family ruled there? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the main river flowing through Torino?

Answer: (One word, two letters)
Question 4 of 10
4. In 1959, a plane crashed against one of the hills surrounding Torino. The entire Turin Football team was destroyed (and awarded the Championship title posthumously). This tragedy, recalling the one in 1958 suffered by Manchester United, is called 'the tragedy of'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The most outsanding building in Torino is La Mole, a huge dome with a pinnacle. Which architect designed it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What originally the Mole in Torino was intended to be? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Stupinigi, Valentino, Medievale. Turin is rich of things like these. You guess what? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. After the bombing of Dresden, Torino is the only town left that can be considered an original and almost intact example of what style? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Along with Lyon and Prague, Torino is said to be part of a 'magical triangle'. What have these three cities in common, apart a common fondness of their inhabitants for occult science? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Now if this quiz has enticed you to visit Torino, Italy, in which airport will you land? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which region is Torino?

Answer: Piedmont

2. Torino was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. Which royal family ruled there?

Answer: Savoy

Originally a French speaking dynasty. In 1859 mother country Savoy passed to France (along with Nice) as a reward for the help France gave to Piedmont to expand in Italy against Austria.
3. What is the main river flowing through Torino?

Answer: Po

Longest river in Italy (652 km)
4. In 1959, a plane crashed against one of the hills surrounding Torino. The entire Turin Football team was destroyed (and awarded the Championship title posthumously). This tragedy, recalling the one in 1958 suffered by Manchester United, is called 'the tragedy of'?

Answer: Superga

Superga is the Basilica on the hill where the kings are buried.
5. The most outsanding building in Torino is La Mole, a huge dome with a pinnacle. Which architect designed it?

Answer: Antonelli

That's why it's called Mole Antonelliana.
6. What originally the Mole in Torino was intended to be?

Answer: A synagogue

7. Stupinigi, Valentino, Medievale. Turin is rich of things like these. You guess what?

Answer: Castles

The kings liked to have a castle every few miles. Medievale is a replica, anyway, built in 1901.
8. After the bombing of Dresden, Torino is the only town left that can be considered an original and almost intact example of what style?

Answer: Baroque

9. Along with Lyon and Prague, Torino is said to be part of a 'magical triangle'. What have these three cities in common, apart a common fondness of their inhabitants for occult science?

Answer: Three rivers

The rivers are Po, Dora Riparia and Stura.
10. Now if this quiz has enticed you to visit Torino, Italy, in which airport will you land?

Answer: Caselle

Linate and Malpensa are Milan airports, Fiumicino is near Rome.
Source: Author zordy

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