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Italy Quiz: Florence, Italy | 10 Questions

Another set of questions about one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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

Author
diegodelizia

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,572

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Florence already existed in Roman times. (Yes/No)

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which convent did the famous friar Savonarola, who was burned at the stake in 1498, live? Hint

San Francesco

San Lorenzo

Santa Maria Maggiore

San Marco

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Question 3 of 10

3. The place where Savonarola was burned is marked by an inscribed stone. In which Florentine square can you find it? Hint

Piazza della Stazione

Piazza del Duomo

Piazza Signoria

Piazzale Michelangelo

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Question 4 of 10

4. Dante Alighieri is the most illustrious of Florentine, and Italian, poets. Which of these squares contains his statue? Hint

Piazza Signoria

Piazza S. Marco

Piazzale Michelangelo

Piazza S. Croce

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which of these places in Florence can you NOT find Michelangelo's David... except from a tourist vendor? Hint

Accademia Gallery

Piazza Signoria

Piazza S. Croce

Piazzale Michelangelo

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which number bus to goes to Fiesole, the hillside town north of Florence?

Answer: (Think "thriller starring Kevin Spacey")

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these churches is "Oltrarno", i.e. on the southern bank of the river Arno? Hint

San Miniato

San Marco

Santa Croce

Duomo

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Question 8 of 10

8. On which of these streets do Florentine youths traditionally stroll on Saturday afternoons? Hint

Via Roma

Via del Corso

Via Cavour

Via Calzaiuoli

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Question 9 of 10

9. The emblem of Florence is... Hint

The shamrock

The lily

The hawthorn

The rose

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of Florence's ancient city hall, later a princely palace, and today one of its main attractions? Hint

Palazzo dell'Olmo

Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Pazzi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Florence already existed in Roman times. (Yes/No)

Answer: Yes

In the 1980's, remains of Roman walls were found under Piazza della Signoria. They were displayed for some time, then the Piazza was paved again.

2. In which convent did the famous friar Savonarola, who was burned at the stake in 1498, live?

Answer: San Marco

Savonarola was the inspiration and leader of the "Piagnoni" (lit. "weepers") who preached, and later enforced, a return to more modest mores after the Renaissance liberties of the Medici household. He was burned as soon as people got bored with him!

3. The place where Savonarola was burned is marked by an inscribed stone. In which Florentine square can you find it?

Answer: Piazza Signoria

For most of its history, Florence was plagued by the strife between conservatism and liberalism.

4. Dante Alighieri is the most illustrious of Florentine, and Italian, poets. Which of these squares contains his statue?

Answer: Piazza S. Croce

Dante Alighieri was exiled from Florence when his faction lost control of the city in the 1290's. He never returned, and his remains are kept in Ravenna.

5. In which of these places in Florence can you NOT find Michelangelo's David... except from a tourist vendor?

Answer: Piazza S. Croce

Michelangelo's David is perhaps the most famous sculpture of the Western world. Florentines call it sarcastically "Manona" ("big hand") for its apparently disproportionate right hand.

6. Which number bus to goes to Fiesole, the hillside town north of Florence?

Answer: 7

Fiesole was a bustling town in Roman times, much more powerful than Florence. It has a beautiful Roman theatre which is still used in the summer for operas and plays.

7. Which of these churches is "Oltrarno", i.e. on the southern bank of the river Arno?

Answer: San Miniato

San Miniato is one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Florence, and lies on the hills just behind the Piazzale Michelangelo.

8. On which of these streets do Florentine youths traditionally stroll on Saturday afternoons?

Answer: Via Calzaiuoli

The "struscio" (lit. "the rub") is the traditional walk up and down Via Calzaiuoli, in which to check out members of the opposite sex and show off your latest cool clothes. On Saturday afternoons, the street is impassable.

9. The emblem of Florence is...

Answer: The lily

The official Florentine emblem has always been a red lily on a white background. However, the turmoil of the early Renaissance caused it to be reversed for some time (white lily on red). On the walls of the Palazzo Vecchio one can see both versions.

10. What is the name of Florence's ancient city hall, later a princely palace, and today one of its main attractions?

Answer: Palazzo Vecchio

The "Palazzo Vecchio" has today gone back to its original function of city hall. Its name means "The Old Palace"

Source: Author diegodelizia

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