History

Question 1

Julius Caesar

Answer 1

Technically the first dictator in history. Was a general who conquered the most important provinces. Created an alliance known as triumvirato with Crasso and Marco.

Question 2

Events involving the fall of the Roman Empire

Answer 2

• Ancient World to Christian World. Christianity encouraged people to eat less, drink less, and pray more. Introduced a new sense of morality.
• Splitting the Empire
• Fall of the West Roman Empire
• Birth of the Holy Roman Empire through the French king Charles the Great
• Dark Ages began after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Question 3

Ancient name of Italy

Answer 3

Enotria

Question 4

Dante

Answer 4

One of the founding fathers of Italy. He created a new language and writing style. “Sweet New Style.”

Question 5

Artusi

Answer 5

Wrote a book called “The Science of the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well.” This was the first written record and attempt at an Italian cook book

Question 6

What did the Ancient Italians eat?

Answer 6

Figs, grapes, fish, chicken, nuts, bread, cheese

Question 7

What saved Europe from famine during the Black Death?

Answer 7

The potato because they were cheap and easy to grow.

Question 8

Garibaldi

Answer 8

Hired by Vittorio Emanuele II and with 1,000 men he conquered Italy from the South with the King who conquered it from the North.