Random Facts about Italy Quiz

Which Italian city is considered the fashion capital of the world?

• Milan
• Rome
• Venice
• Florence

In Rome, you can find the smallest country in the world. Which is it?

• Vatican City
• San Marino
• Monaco
• Malta

What is riposo?

• Italian form of handshake
• Afternoon nap
• Italian team sport
• A noisy argument at home

What is the meaning of traditional Italian gesture with fingers pinched together?

• What do you want?
• It's very tasty.
• Welcome home.
• I am broke.

In which year did Mount Vesuvius famously bury the city of Pompeii?

• 790 BCE
• 79 BCE
• 79 AD
• 1079 AD

The iconic Colosseum in Rome was built on top of what?

• A marsh
• A lake
• A forest
• A hill

Italians have had a love for food since the days of the Roman Empire. What was thermopolia?

• Ancient supermarkets
• Ancient food delivery
• Ancient fast-food
• Dinner in thermal baths

Which Italian city is considered the birthplace of Italian pizza?

• Milan
• Rome
• Naples
• Palermo

Which famous Italian pasta dish is made with eggs, cheese, and pork?

• Fettuccine Alfredo
• Lasagna alla Bolognese
• Penne all’Arrabbiata
• Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Where can you see The Last Supper, one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works?

• Milan
• Rome
• Paris
• Madrid

Ferragosto is one of the most important holidays in Italy, introduced by Emperor Augustus in 18 BCE. When is it celebrated?

• February 14
• May 5
• August 15
• December 6

Which famous Italian sports car manufacturer has a prancing horse in its logo?

• Ferrari
• Lamborghini
• Maserati
• Alfa Romeo

Italy is the world's largest wine producer. Which of the following wine classifications is considered to be of the highest quality?

• DOC
• DOCG
• IGT
• VdT

What unusual law is observed in Italy?

• You can't have goldfish in a bowl.
• It's illegal to serve pasta with ketchup.
• Car horn must be checked daily.
• Wearing sunglasses inside is illegal.