Test 2. Flashcards
What is the capital city of Italy?
Rome
True or False: Italy is a landlocked country.
False
What is the official language of Italy?
Italian
Which famous landmark is located in Rome and is known for its ancient gladiatorial contests?
The Colosseum
Fill in the blank: Italy is known for its _____ cuisine, including pasta and pizza.
Mediterranean
What body of water lies to the west of Italy?
The Tyrrhenian Sea
Which famous artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What is the name of the Italian region famous for its wine production, particularly Chianti?
Tuscany
True or False: Venice is built on a series of islands.
True
Which Italian city is known as the fashion capital of the world?
Milan
What is the currency used in Italy?
Euro
Fill in the blank: The Italian national football team is commonly known as the _____ Azzurri.
Gli
What mountain range runs along the northern border of Italy?
The Alps
Which ancient civilization is associated with the founding of Rome?
The Romans
What is the largest lake in Italy?
Lake Garda
True or False: The Italian Renaissance began in the 14th century.
True
What is the name of the Italian city famous for its canals?
Venice
Which Italian dish is made of thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically served as an appetizer?
Carpaccio
What is the name of the famous Italian opera composer known for works like ‘La Traviata’?
Giuseppe Verdi
Fill in the blank: The Italian flag consists of three vertical stripes of _____, white, and green.
red
Which region in Italy is known for the historical site of Pompeii?
Campania
What is the name of the active volcano located near Naples?
Mount Vesuvius
True or False: Italy is a member of the European Union.
True
Who is the current Prime Minister of Italy? (as of 2023)
Giorgia Meloni
What is the traditional Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese?
Tiramisu
Which Italian city is known for its historical architecture and as the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence
Fill in the blank: The Italian national holiday, known as Republic Day, is celebrated on _____ 2nd.
June
What is the name of the famous Italian car manufacturer known for luxury sports cars?
Ferrari
