Pizza History Quiz

Where did pizza have its humble start?

• Rome

• Naples

• Milan

• Venice

In which century was Naples an independent kingdom?

• 16th century

• 19th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

Which Italian monarch and queen visited Naples in 1889?

• King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena

• King Vittorio Emanuele III and Queen Maria José

• King Victor Emmanuel II and Queen Elena

• King Umberto I and Queen Margherita

What was the name of the pizza named after the Queen's favorite pie?

• Pizza Reale

• Pizza Regina

• Pizza Napoli

• Pizza Margherita

In which country did Neapolitan immigrants popularize pizza?

• Germany

• United States

• France

• United Kingdom

When did the United States have its first licensed pizzeria?

• 1910s

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1905

What did the Queen's favorite pie represent with its colors?

• The colors of the British flag

• The colors of the Italian flag

• The colors of the French flag

• The colors of the Spanish flag

What was the main reason for the popularity of pizza among working-class Neapolitans?

• It was a symbol of status

• It was a quick and cheap food option

• It was a royal delicacy

• It was a religious tradition

What were the toppings on the Queen's favorite pie?

• Mozzarella cheese, red peppers, oregano

• Cheddar cheese, orange tomatoes, parsley

• Blue cheese, yellow tomatoes, purple basil

• White cheese, red tomatoes, green basil

What was the main reason for the little-known status of pizza in Italy after the Queen's approval?

• Lack of demand

• Lack of resources

• Lack of advertising

• Lack of transportation