Global Citizens Italy: Fall 2024 General Trivia

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Which city is the capital of Italy?

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Rome

Answer explanation

Vatican City is its own country.

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Approximately how many islands are there in Italy?

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450

Answer explanation

We will visit the largest island, Sicily, as well as some of the 7 Aeolian Islands.

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Which one of these is NOT an Italian fashion brand? Options: Gucci, Prada, Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana

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Givenchy

Answer explanation

Givenchy is a French fashion brand.

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What is the name of this famous volcano?

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Mount Etna

Front

What kind of pasta sauce is depicted in the spaghetti emoji?

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Marinara

Answer explanation

Marinara is the only tomato based sauce listed.

Front

Which one is not a government leader in Italy? Options: King, President, Prime Minister, Senator

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King

Answer explanation

Giorgia Meloni is the current Prime Minister and is the first female elected to that position.

Front

Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli are best known for what type of music?

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Opera

Front

What is the approximate population of Italy?

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60 million

Front

Italy is approximately the same size as which US state? Options: Arizona, Illinois, Rhode Island, Alaska

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Arizona

Answer explanation

Italy is about the size of Arizona, covering 116,350 square miles. Illinois is 57,915 square miles.

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Prego means...

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You're Welcome

Answer explanation

Hello = Ciao

Goodbye = Arrivederci

Thank You = Grazie

You're Welcome = Prego