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Do You Know Siena? Trivia Quiz

Somewhat obscured by its neighbour Florence, Siena is one of the most beautiful towns in Italy and one of the craziest in the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by zordy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
zordy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,223

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
600

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Question 1 of 10

1. Siena is divided in 'contrade', that means 'little boroughs', which have their own traditions and colours. They have fierce rivalry with each other. How many contrade are there? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Contrade have their coat of arms which usually depicts an animal. Which of the following is not on a contrada coat of arms Hint

She-wolf

Snail

Giraffe

Cat

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Contrade run a crazy horserace in the main square twice a year. This race, called Palio and run without saddle, is dedicated to...? Hint

The Pope

Saint Francis of Assisi

Saint Catherine from Siena

The Virgin Mary

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Question 4 of 10

4. Like Rome, Siena is built on hills. How many?

Answer: (One digit)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Siena in the Middle Age was an independent State, like many other Italian cities. They fought especially against another powerful city. Which one?

Answer: (The British tourists' favourite.)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Siena wanted to have one of the biggest cathedrals in Europe. They started to build it, but they had to stop in 1348. Why? Hint

War

Lack of Money

Plague

The Collapsing of a tower

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Question 7 of 10

7. The central Square, a peculiar shell-shaped piazza called 'Campo' (Field) with a spring of fresh water in its middle, features a beautiful tower, called...? Hint

Leaning Tower

Giotto Bellfry

Torre del Mangia

Commune Tower

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Question 8 of 10

8. Siena hosts the oldest Bank in history, Monte dei Paschi. In what year was it established? Hint

1254

1366

1472

1528

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Siena one can find many works of art. One of the finest and most famous is the fresco 'Effects of good government in town and countryside'. Who painted it? Hint

Ambrogio Lorenzetti

Giotto

Simone Martini

Cimabue

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Question 10 of 10

10. Near Siena there's a famous area with gentle slopes and good wine that was invaded by the British Beautiful People. Do you know the name?

Answer: (One Word, it's also the name of the wine)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Siena is divided in 'contrade', that means 'little boroughs', which have their own traditions and colours. They have fierce rivalry with each other. How many contrade are there?

Answer: 17

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

2. The Contrade have their coat of arms which usually depicts an animal. Which of the following is not on a contrada coat of arms

Answer: Cat

The other ones are Eagle, Wave, Panther, Forest, Turtle, Owl, Unicorn, Shell, Tower, Ram, Caterpillar, Dragon, Porcupine, Goose.

3. The Contrade run a crazy horserace in the main square twice a year. This race, called Palio and run without saddle, is dedicated to...?

Answer: The Virgin Mary

The July race is dedicated to the Madonna di Provenzano, the August Race to the Madonna Assunta.

4. Like Rome, Siena is built on hills. How many?

Answer: 3

5. Siena in the Middle Age was an independent State, like many other Italian cities. They fought especially against another powerful city. Which one?

Answer: Florence

And they beat it too, in 1260 at Montaperti. It seems that 20,000 Florentines were killed.

6. Siena wanted to have one of the biggest cathedrals in Europe. They started to build it, but they had to stop in 1348. Why?

Answer: Plague

The present cathedral is only a small part of what it was intended to be. But is beautiful anyway.

7. The central Square, a peculiar shell-shaped piazza called 'Campo' (Field) with a spring of fresh water in its middle, features a beautiful tower, called...?

Answer: Torre del Mangia

8. Siena hosts the oldest Bank in history, Monte dei Paschi. In what year was it established?

Answer: 1472

In Siena they say that one out of three people you meet in town either works, worked or will work for the Bank.

9. In Siena one can find many works of art. One of the finest and most famous is the fresco 'Effects of good government in town and countryside'. Who painted it?

Answer: Ambrogio Lorenzetti

Simone Martini paintings are shown along with Lorenzetti's masterpiece. Giotto's frescoes are in Assisi and Padua.

10. Near Siena there's a famous area with gentle slopes and good wine that was invaded by the British Beautiful People. Do you know the name?

Answer: Chianti

Chanti was nicknamed Chiantishire, and it's a Tony Blair and Sting (among others) favourite.

Source: Author zordy

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