Italy Geography Trivia

1. Found in the beautiful city of Milan, what are/were the navigli?

From Quiz Lombardy Locations

Answer: Series of canals

The navagali were originally a series of five interconnected canals used for trading and transport purposes. Starting in the 1930s, though, these canals were for the most part covered over as transportation by boat became less economically viable and now only the Naviglio Grande and the Naviglio Pavese remain accessible, with both offering informative boat tours and the canal banks being lined with many restaurants and bars.

From Quiz Bluer Than Blue

Answer: Sea Cave

Made of limestone and dolomite, the sea cave was formed when carbon dioxide mixed with rain water to form an acid that would leach through the limestone that in turn created caves. Erosion caused by the waves of the water also has created caverns that exist all over the island. Italy's Blue Grotto is a natural sea cave that measures approximately 50 meters long and 30 meters wide (sources vary on the exact size) - once you get inside. The "duomo", or the cathedral, of the Blue Grotto is about 14 meters tall at its highest point and it is estimated (again, numbers vary) that the depth of the water measures about 150 feet to the sandy bottom below. It honestly is very difficult to spot the entrance to the Blue Grotto on the outside of the formation, it blends in with the terrain so well. It has been written that while the ancient Greeks believed that the Sirens lived inside the grotto, the Romans believed it to be inhabited by water nymphs. It remained relatively undetected after Roman times. Local people believed it was an area inhabited by witches and avoided going there; it was not rediscovered until 1826.

From Quiz That's A Pile of Bologna

Answer: Felsina

Initially founded by the Etruscans, the city fell to the Romans around 196 BCE. Prior to its finding, Felsina was an important center during the Villanovan Iron Age. Centrally located and close to the Reno River, it was an important cultural center. The Villanovan culture has been categorized into two phases of which the second phase saw radical changes in culture due to their contact with Hellenic civilization. Specific changes included the use of glass or amber necklaces worn by women due to strong trade relations along what was known as the "Amber Road", as well as modifications to horse equipment such as the use of bronze harnesses.

From Quiz The Magical and Beautful World of Italy

Answer: Sicily

Sicily is the largest Italian island and is separated from the mainland by the Strait of Messina. Sicily is a beautiful island renowned for its fine food, wine and nightlife.

From Quiz Sorrento, Jewel of the Neapolitan Riviera

Answer: Campania

Sorrento is situated in the lovely region of Campania, southern Italy. Campania has an area of 13,595 km² and its capital city is Naples. Lombardy is in northern Italy and is Italy's most densely-populated region; its capital, Milan, ranks second only to Rome as Italy's most popular city for tourism. Umbria, in central Italy, has Perugia as its capital. Tuscany, with its beautiful capital Florence, is also located in central Italy. Sorrento is well-placed for visiting the historical and cultural sites in the area including the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the city of Naples and many more. The beautiful islands of Capri, Ischea and the lesser-known Procida are easily accessible by ferry or hydrofoil, and the famous 'Amalfi Drive' is also well worth experiencing.

From Quiz What About Milan, Italy?

Answer: The Virgin Mary

On the highest spike of the Duomo there is a statue of the Virgin Mary covered in plated gold that is fairly visible by day and illuminated by night. The "Madonnina" (Little Madonna) is the symbol of the city.

From Quiz Welcome To Sardinia

Answer: Cagliari

Cagliari, on the south coast of the island, is also the largest city in Sardinia, with approximately 150,000 inhabitants. Based in Cagliari is Cagliari Calcio, Sardinia's football team, who won the Italian league in 1970.

From Quiz Everything About Italy

Answer: Remus and Romulus

Twin brothers, Remus and Romulus founded Rome on April 21 753BC. Rome is nicknamed 'The Eternal City'.

From Quiz Italy Alphabetics

Answer: Apennines

The range goes from Liguria to Calabria, for a total length of 1200 km. The max height is Corno Grande del Gran Sasso 2912 m.

From Quiz About Lombardy

Answer: Milan

Milan (Milano) is the second largest city in Italy. It has about 1,200,000 inhabitants as a municipality and about 3,000,000 as urban area. It contends with Paris for the title of Fashion Capital of the World. Brescia is the second largest city in Lombardy (about 200,000 inhabitants). Turin is the capital of Piedmont and Venice is the capital of Veneto.

From Quiz Regions of Italy

Answer: Apulia

Puglia, or Apulia is Italy's southeastern-most region. It is about 19.357 km. squared, and its main city is Bari. It borders the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

From Quiz Umbria - the Green Heart of Italy

Answer: Perugia

Umbria is a landlocked region in central Italy. It is called "the Green Heart of Italy". Its capital, Perugia, is a charming medieval city situated on the hilltop.

From Quiz 9 for 10 - Italy

Answer: Sardinia

Sardinia has been ruled by many people over the centuries, before becoming part of Italy in 1861. The Carthaginians had trading posts there, before the ancient Romans took control of the island. Sicily, also Italian is the largest Mediterranean island.

From Quiz The Beauties of Liguria

Answer: Balzi Rossi

The Balzi Rossi were inhabited since prehistory. Their name ("rossi" means red) comes from the colour of the caves' walls. First excavated in the late XIX century, they contain burial sites, sculptures, wall paintings, and numerous objects of everyday life. Grotta del Genovese is in Sicily, in the marvellous island of Levanzo, and it also has prehistoric paintings. The Caves of Frasassi are in central Italy, in the Marche region, while the Caves of Castellana are in Southern Italy, in Puglia.

From Quiz Sorrento

Answer: Campania

The capital (capoluogo) of Campania is Naples. Sorrento is located within the province (roughly the Italian equivalent of an American county) of Naples. Of Italy's twenty regions, Campania is the most dense (in terms of population, that is), the second most populous, yet only the twelfth largest in area.

From Quiz Italia. Che Bella!

Answer: Roma (Rome)

Once the sole capital of the largest European empire.

From Quiz Bella Italia

Answer: Venice

Even though the the Bridge of Sighs is a favorite place for young lovers today, its purpose in the past was to allow prisoners to get a last glimpse of freedom before being led to their cell.

From Quiz Exploring Elba!

Answer: Tyrrhenian Sea

Elba is found in the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is located off the west coast of Italy. It was named in ancient times by the Greeks, who used the term Tyrrhenians or Tyrsenians to describe the non-Greek people who lived there. In the 8th century BC it was a term used to describe the pirates who made it difficult for the Greeks to establish colonies in Sicily; by the 6th century the name referred more to the ancient Etruscans. Elba, the third largest island in Italy, has an area of just 86 square miles (224 square kilometers). It is 18 miles (29 kilometers) long and 11.2 miles (18 kilometers) wide, with 91 miles (147 kilometers) of pristine beaches that attract tourists to the island today. Napoleon arrived in Elba on May 4, 1814, as its new Emperor. Prior to that the island had originally been ruled by the Etruscans and Romans in ancient times, but had a long history of being handed down or sold to a variety of Italian city-states and families. It had been given to France in 1802 according to the terms of the Peace of Amiens after the French Revolutionary Wars.

From Quiz Do You Know Siena?

Answer: 17

Quite a lot for a city with less than 55,000 inhabitants. The contrada is the real hometown for every true Sienese.

From Quiz Do You Know Torino?

Answer: Piedmont

From Quiz Do You Know Milano?

Answer: via della Spiga

It's the original Rodeo Drive.

From Quiz Italian Towns

Answer: Turin

FIAT means Italian Cars Factory, Turin

From Quiz Something More About Italy

Answer: 20

They are: Valle {d'Aosta;} Piedmont {(Piemonte);} {Liguria;} {Lombardia;} {Veneto;} Trentino Alto {Adige;} Friuli Venezia {Giulia;} Emilia {Romagna;} Tuscany {(Toscana);} {Umbria;} {Marche;} {Lazio;} {Abruzzo;} {Molise;} {Campania;} {Puglia;} {Basilicata;} {Calabria;} Sicily {(Sicilia);} Sardinia (Sardegna).

From Quiz The Geography of Italy

Answer: 60 million

From Quiz Italia! Che Bella!

Answer: Florence

Florence, of course.

From Quiz Tales of Campania

Answer: Naples

Considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, the area around Naples has been occupied since the Neolithic Age. Greek colonists began coming to the area in the second millennium BC; they did not, however, establish the city of Neápolis until the 6th century BC. It is known that Neápolis was an important ally of the Roman Republic during the Punic Wars, and that the famous Hannibal attempted and failed to penetrate the city walls during the Second Punic War.

From Quiz Lombardy Locations

Answer: Monza

Monza has hosted the Italian grand prix every year since 1922 apart from 1980, when it was held at Imola. Monza Park, in which the racetrack is situated, is a beautiful walled park covering almost seven square kilometres, of which one third is lush woodland. It is also home to the Golf Club Milano which is a regular host of the Italian Open competition.

From Quiz Bluer Than Blue

Answer: Capri

The island of Capri was formed from limestone and dolomite. It is believed that about 250 million years ago all of Italy was covered by a shallow sea. The receding waters, as well as the subsequent plate movements, revealed the limestone underneath. Was Capri always an island? Geologists would answer a resounding "No"! In fact, there is evidence that rather exotic animals such as hippos, leopards, and hyenas once lived there when it was connected to the mainland. About 20,000 years ago, glaciers began to erode the Sorrentine Peninsula, and Capri became isolated from the mainland. The exotic animals eventually died out, however, it is believed that both Paleolithic and Neolithic peoples occupied the area. Actually Capri is still connected to the Sorrentine peninsula - if - you go underwater for 210 feet (70 meters).

From Quiz That's A Pile of Bologna

Answer: University of Bologna

Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is believed to be the oldest operational university in the world. Over its years of operation, various schools have been developed in the university including a School of Agriculture, School of Medicine, School of Law, and a School of Arts and Humanities. Notable alumni of the university include Enzo Ferrari (the founder of the Scuderia Ferrari car company) and Gasparo Tagliacozzi (a pioneer of reconstructive surgery).

From Quiz The Magical and Beautful World of Italy

Answer: Florence

One of the great museums of the world is the Uffizi Gallery. It houses a collection of Italian Renaissance art. It features works by such masters as Botticelli, Titian, Michelangelo and da Vinci.

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