Located in southern Europe, Italy is one of the most beautiful and historical countries on earth. Where else can you see Ancient Roman ruins and the headquarters of the Catholic Church, go skiing and sunbathe, or buy top designer brands after seeing famous works of art?
Italian Americans longing for their ancestral home consume many movies, TV shows, books, and documentaries about Italy. Still, this peninsula and the surrounding Mediterranean islands have served as a gateway between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for millennia, so there’s a lot to learn!
If you love Italy, then try our Italy quiz. You’ll discover Italy trivia questions and answers about the country’s geography, history, culture, famous people, and much more. Only true Italians can answer them all correctly!
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Which of these luxury brands are headquartered in Rome, Italy?
Ralph Lauren
Bulgari (BVLGARI)
Adolfo Dominguez
Stradivarius
What has Rome, Italy, been called?
The City That Never Sleeps
The Eternal City
The Conquering City
The Cradle Of Civilization
In Italy, what do red flowers represent?
Rage
Open Passion
Jealousy
Secrecy
Which of the following words might be used to describe the terrain of Italy?
Rugged
Flat
Polar
Tundra
Where are the Vatican Museums located in Italy?
Bar
Venice
Rome
Turin
Which of these European lakes is located in Italy?
Lake Bracciano
Lake Drawsko
Lake Burtnieks
Lake Goplo
What is the largest city in Italy?
Naples
Rome
Venice
Turin
Which of the following towns are located in the region of Umbria in Italy?
Venice
Tuscany
Rome
Assisi
In 2006, Italy won the World Cup in what sport?
Golf
Soccer
Rowing
Hockey
Which of the following islands is part of Italy?
Morocco
Mykonos
Nantucket
Sicily
How many administrative regions does Italy have?
6
3
20
50
Which city in Italy has a larger population?
Verona
Naples
Catania
Rome
What are the boats in which people travel on canals in Venice, Italy, called?
Gondolas
Tug Boats
Kayaks
Cruise Ships
Which country is totally surrounded by Italy?
San Marino
Monaco
Malta
Corsica
Which of the following scientists is a native of Italy?
Galileo
Aristotle
Einstein
Dr. Strangelove
What is the highest geographic point in Italy?
Mount Katahdin
Mount Everest
Mount Rushmore
Mont Blanc
The Matterhorn has four faces. How many faces Italy?
2
4
1
3
What city in Italy is known for its Neapolitan cuisine?
Naples
Rome
Palermo
Bari
What is the lowest geographic point in Italy?
Mediterranean Sea
Alpine River
London
Monte Bianco
What famous political scandal rocked the country of Italy in the 1990s?
Clean Feet
Dirty Feet
Dirty Hands
Clean Hands
What mountain range forms the northern border of Italy?
Andes
Rockies
Macaroni
Alps
What sort of government does Italy have?
Hereditary Monarchy
Guerilla
No Government
Republic
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