Italian Americans Quiz

When did Italian immigration to the United States begin?

• 1776

• 1920s

• 1880s

• 1950s

Which city in the United States had the largest Italian American population in the early 20th century?

• New York City

• San Francisco

• Boston

• Chicago

What was the main reason for Italian immigration to the United States?

• Desire for adventure

• Cultural exchange

• Economic opportunities and escape from poverty

• Political persecution

Which famous Italian American actor won an Academy Award for his role in the movie 'The Godfather'?

• Al Pacino

• Robert De Niro

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Marlon Brando

Which Italian American invented the telephone?

• Antonio Meucci

• Galileo Galilei

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Leonardo da Vinci

What is the largest Italian American festival held annually in New York City?

• Feast of San Gennaro

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• St. Patrick's Day Parade

• Columbus Day Parade

Which Italian American won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of neutrino oscillations?

• Fermi

• Marconi

• Einstein

• Galileo

Which Italian American singer is known as the 'Chairman of the Board'?

• Tony Bennett

• Frank Sinatra

• Michael Bublé

• Dean Martin

What is the term used to describe the Italian American organized crime groups?

• Yakuza

• Mafia

• Cartel

• Triad

Which Italian American astronaut became the first American woman to walk in space?

• Kathryn D. Sullivan

• Mae Jemison

• Ellen Ochoa

• Sally Ride