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Italia. Che Bella! Trivia Quiz

Italy - one of those places you must see to appreciate its beauty, culture and its resistance to time.

A multiple-choice quiz by TriviaPrince5S. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TriviaPrince5S

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,207

Updated
Jun 23 23

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
2270

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (13/15), Guest 96 (11/15), callie_ross (1/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is the capital of Italy? Hint

Firenze (Florence)

Sicilia (Sicily)

Venezia (Venice)

Roma (Rome)

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which city of Italy is most famous for its mosaics? Hint

Napoli (Naples)

Roma (Rome)

Ravenna

Bologna

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Question 3 of 15

3. If you love Shakespeare you should know this. If you wanted to visit Juliet's house (as in Romeo and Juliet) where would you go? Hint

Verona

Siena

Tuscany

Milan

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Question 4 of 15

4. There is a famous bridge that is filled with stores which sell only jewelery. It is called 'Ponte Vecchio'(old bridge). Where is it? Hint

Firenze (Florence)

Calabria

Venezia (Venice)

Puglia

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Question 5 of 15

5. There is a volcano in Sicilia (Sicily) that is still alive. It is still smoking and has had several eruptions in the 21st century. Which of the following is it? Hint

Mt Catania

Mt Vesuvius

Mt Etna

Mt Eruptus

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Question 6 of 15

6. Pisa is in which region of Italy? Hint

Umbria

Calabria

Abruzzi

Toscana (Tuscany)

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Question 7 of 15

7. If you wish to visit Croatia all you need to do is catch a ferry. Which sea would you be crossing? Hint

Ligurian

Mediterranean

Adriatic

Ionian

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Question 8 of 15

8. Andiamo is "let's go" in proper Italian. If someone from Calabria were to speak in their dialect, they would say "andiamo" too.

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. Roman Catholicism is the only religion recognised in Italy.

True

False

10. Italians work to live - not live to work. Evidence of this is a widely used system called 'pennichella' in which people return home from work in the afternoon to eat and relax, and go back to work again afterwards. Around what time would you say 'pennichella' happens? Hint

1pm - 4pm

3pm - 6pm

11am - 1pm

8am - 11am

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of these countries does *NOT* border Italy in the north part? Hint

Germany

Switzerland

France

Austria

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Question 12 of 15

12. There is place called the 'Blue Grotto'. Where you are taken by small boats into a cave where the water looks as blue as the sky. It is amazing and is not man-made attraction. But where would you find this 'Blue Grotto'? Hint

Venice

Naples

Capri

Sicily

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Question 13 of 15

13. Venice although famous for its little islands is famous for something else too. The island Murano is especially famous for this ... Hint

Little bridges which join each island

Mosaics

Glass making

Sailing

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Question 14 of 15

14. If you want to go and see the fashion capital you go to? Hint

Bologna

Milano (Milan)

Foggia

Firenze (Florence)

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Question 15 of 15

15. Gondola rides are famous in which city of Italy? Hint

Vicenza

Bari

Torino

Venice

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of Italy?

Answer: Roma (Rome)

Once the sole capital of the largest European empire.

2. Which city of Italy is most famous for its mosaics?

Answer: Ravenna

If you love mosaics I suggest a short stop in Ravenna where you can pick up some beautiful pieces.

3. If you love Shakespeare you should know this. If you wanted to visit Juliet's house (as in Romeo and Juliet) where would you go?

Answer: Verona

Verona is where you will find "la casa di Giulietta" (Juliet's house).

4. There is a famous bridge that is filled with stores which sell only jewelery. It is called 'Ponte Vecchio'(old bridge). Where is it?

Answer: Firenze (Florence)

Firenze (Florence) is definitely worth a visit even if you don't buy anything!

5. There is a volcano in Sicilia (Sicily) that is still alive. It is still smoking and has had several eruptions in the 21st century. Which of the following is it?

Answer: Mt Etna

Mt Etna. The funny thing is there is snow covering the mountain most of the time and it is a common skiing place in the winter months!

6. Pisa is in which region of Italy?

Answer: Toscana (Tuscany)

Pisa is famous for its 'Leaning Tower'.

7. If you wish to visit Croatia all you need to do is catch a ferry. Which sea would you be crossing?

Answer: Adriatic

To get to Croatia from Italy you would have to cross the Adriatic Sea. It also lies between Italy and Albania and Greece.

8. Andiamo is "let's go" in proper Italian. If someone from Calabria were to speak in their dialect, they would say "andiamo" too.

Answer: False

In dialect, someone from Calabria would say 'amonindi' or someone speaking the Sicilian dialect would say 'ammonini'. They do say andiamo too - but the question is about speaking in dialect.

9. Roman Catholicism is the only religion recognised in Italy.

Answer: False

Muslim, Jewish, Protestant and other minorites are all recognised in Italy.

Answer: 1pm - 4pm

1pm - 4pm. It is a magnificent invention when you live there as you can retreat to your home and relax for awhile. But as a tourist, in some cities all the shops close and when you want to shop - it's impossible! Times may vary from region to region - but only by an hour or so.

11. Which of these countries does *NOT* border Italy in the north part?

Answer: Germany

It is very easy to eat lunch in France on the Monday, ski in Switzerland on the Tuesday and be home in bed in Italy on Wednesday night -- ahh the life I dream of!

Answer: Capri

It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Capri, however many have missed out due to bad weather or rough seas - so go on a nice calm sunny day if you want to see it.

13. Venice although famous for its little islands is famous for something else too. The island Murano is especially famous for this ...

Answer: Glass making

There are little places where you can watch them blowing glass - it's quite fascinating to watch. So put that on your itinerary too.

14. If you want to go and see the fashion capital you go to?

Answer: Milano (Milan)

Milan - no explanation is needed here ...

15. Gondola rides are famous in which city of Italy?

Answer: Venice

Venice, where old men serenade you with old Italian love songs too .. it is very romantic.

Source: Author TriviaPrince5S

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