Rome - Italy (3/4)

Welcome to Rome - Italy

Benvenuti a Roma - Italia

Multiple Choice

Look at the yellow map of Rome:

What is the name of the river that runs through Rome?

• Tevere

• Thames

• Yarra

• Arno

Multiple Choice

Look at the yellow map again:

The red 'M' on the map shows where the 'Metro' train stations are.

How many 'Metro' train stations are there on this map?

• dieci

• tredici

• nove

• sedici

Vatican City

Vatican City is a country and the smallest country in the world by size, at 0.44 km². It is an enclave, which means it is completely surrounded by the city of Rome, the capital of Italy. 

The Vatican City is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and its government, the Holy See.

The Vatican's masterpieces are very well known in the world: St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums and the Apostolic Palace, where the Pope lives. There are also hundreds of other sculptures and pictures.

Multiple Choice

Vatican City is a country that is located in Rome, Italy.

• Vero (true)

• Falso (falso)

Multiple Choice

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.

• True (vero)

• False (falso)

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the Pope's official residence (where he lives)?

• Palazzo San Carlo

• Palazzo Apostolico

• Musei Vaticani

St. Peter's Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica, which is called in Italian "La Basilica di San Pietro", is a large church in the Vatican City, in Rome, Italy. It is often called "the greatest church in Christendom". 

In Catholic tradition, St. Peter's Basilica is believed to be the burial place of Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. It is believed that Saint Peter was the first Bishop of Rome.

Multiple Choice

St Peter's Basilica was named after one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ.

• True (vero)

• False (falso)

St. Peter's Basilica is famous for many reasons:

St. Peter's is one of the largest Christian churches in the world. It can hold over 60,000 people!

The Pope, who lives at the Vatican, often says mass at St. Peter's Basilica.

It was built over 500 years ago!

It has works by many famous artists including Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Bernini.

Multiple Choice

How old is St. Peter's Basilica?

• About fifty years old.

• About five hundred years old.

• About five thousand years old.

Multiple Choice

Mass is often said by Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica.

• True (vero)

• False (falso)