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How much do you know about Regions of Italy? | Quiz

For this quiz, I will give you a description of one of the regions/landmark of Italy, and you will tell me which region/landmark I am talking about. I recommend this quiz only for people who really know Italian culture and geography well. Buona Fortuna!

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

Author
ms_siriusblack

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,644

Updated
Oct 31 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which region forms the boot heel of Italy? Hint

Emilia-Romagna

Apulia

Abruzzo

Liguria

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sicily is home to what famous, still-active volcano? Hint

Vesuvius

Mt. Montefeltro

Mt. Fiuggi

Mt. Etna

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Question 3 of 10

3. This island region is known for the breathtakingly beautiful Emerald Coast. Hint

Sicily

Molise

Sardinia

Trentino-Alto Adige

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Question 4 of 10

4. The great river Tiber begins on Monte Fumaiolo.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which region, formerly two separate papal states but unified in 1859, is home to the accordion and Parmesan cheese? Hint

Emilia-Romagna

Trentino-Alto Adige

Lazio

Campania

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Question 6 of 10

6. This region is home to pizza spaghetti and mozzarella di bufala, as well as the Amalfi coast and the ancient city of Pompeii. Hint

Abruzzo

Campania

Liguria

Veneto

7. This region was ruled by the Austrian Hapsburgs in the 1900's, except for Friuli which was liberated in 1866. Venezia-Giulia returned to Italy in 1918, then was conquered in 1945. After the second World War, only Trieste maintained Italian rule, with one period of formal independence. Hint

Abruzzo

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Basilicata

Piedmont

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Question 8 of 10

8. This region in question plays home to a number of monasteries, mainly Grottaferrata, Frascati, Montecompatri, Nemi, Lanuvio, Albano, and Castel Gandolfo. Hint

Sicily

Tuscany

Calabria

Lazio

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Question 9 of 10

9. In this region, tourists get to travel in an underground cave, tracking a subterranean river. Hint

Abruzzo

Trentino-Alto Adige

Apulia

Emilia Romagna

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Question 10 of 10

10. This region, a food-lover's paradise, has stunning scenery and world-class vineyards, and borders France and Switzerland. Hint

Liguria

Veneto

Sardinia

Piedmont

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which region forms the boot heel 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.

2. Sicily is home to what famous, still-active volcano?

Answer: Mt. Etna

Etna is Italy's most active volcano. Fiuggi is really a town south of Rome known for their spas, and Montefeltro is a hill town a few hours from Tuscany.

3. This island region is known for the breathtakingly beautiful Emerald Coast.

Answer: Sardinia

The Emerald Coast of Sardinia is arguably one of the most pretty places in Italy. It is known for beautiful beaches, pristine waters, and wind-shaped sandstone formations. These sandstones are unique because they look like animals such as elephants, hippos, rhinos, and water buffalo.

4. The great river Tiber begins on Monte Fumaiolo.

Answer: True

Besides the Tiber River, Emilia-Romagna is also home to many medieval castles and monasteries. The Tiber actually begins in the Apennines on the slopes of Monte Fumaiolo and gaining breadth as it goes southward towards Rome.

5. Which region, formerly two separate papal states but unified in 1859, is home to the accordion and Parmesan cheese?

Answer: Emilia-Romagna

Emilia Romagna is a summertime haven for northern Europeans, especially Germans. It is known for its beautiful countryside, and in Rimini, the numerous dance clubs and night life. The accordion was created in Modena and Parma is famous for Parmesan cheese.

6. This region is home to pizza spaghetti and mozzarella di bufala, as well as the Amalfi coast and the ancient city of Pompeii.

Answer: Campania

This dream location in Italy is also home to the city of Naples and the beautiful Isle of Capri. In the 20th century it was considered somewhat dangerous because of questionable neighborhoods, but it is now a popular tourist spot again.

Answer: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

It is not a usual tourist site, but it has wonderful sandy beaches and bustling seaports. After World War One a good portion of this region was given to Yugoslavia for their valiant fight against the Nazis in World War Two. Friuli-Venezia Giulia still bears signs of their Austrian and Slavic influence in their lifestyle and culture.

8. This region in question plays home to a number of monasteries, mainly Grottaferrata, Frascati, Montecompatri, Nemi, Lanuvio, Albano, and Castel Gandolfo.

Answer: Lazio

Grottaferrata was built by Saint Nilus and Saint Bartholomew the Younger in 1004, and is Italy's center of Byzantine culture. These monasteries are all just a 25 minute drive southeast from Rome, and have long attracted many tourists.

9. In this region, tourists get to travel in an underground cave, tracking a subterranean river.

Answer: Abruzzo

Near Stiffe, tourists get to travel for one-third of a mile, following a river. The caves are also home to unusual rock formations, huge stalagmites and stalactites, and beautiful waterfalls.

10. This region, a food-lover's paradise, has stunning scenery and world-class vineyards, and borders France and Switzerland.

Answer: Piedmont

This region is also notably famous for the Savoys, who ruled Italy from the Unification in 1861 until their abdication in 1946. Among its renowned foods, they have truffles, wine, fresh meats, and delicious cheeses. I hoped you enjoyed taking my quiz, or at least learning more about the culture of Italia. Ciao!

Source: Author ms_siriusblack

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