WorksheetsItaly Review (a)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The word "Tuscany" comes from ________ and the Roman Empire to come gets many of their ideas from these people.
a)
Etruscan
b)
Greek
c)
French
d)
Latin
2.
This great general, attacks Rome using elephants
a)
Hannibal
b)
Attila the Hun
c)
Visigoths
d)
Goths
3.
The 1st Roman dictator, was killed after 1 year in power.
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Augustus Caesar
c)
Constantine
d)
Caligula
4.
1st Roman Emperor whom the month of August is named after.
a)
Augustus Caesar
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Jesus Christ
d)
Constantine
5.
Built between 70 and 80 A.D., was used for gladiator fights and mock naval battles.
a)
Coliseum
b)
Circus Maximus
c)
MGM Garden Arena
d)
Sam Boyd Stadium
6.
City buried by eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
a)
Pompeii
b)
Milan
c)
Naples
d)
Bolonga
7.
A racetrack for chariots and could hold up to 250,000 spectators.
a)
Circus Maximus
b)
Coliseum
c)
Pompeii
d)
Las Vegas Speedway
8.
Emperor who makes Christianity legal
a)
Constantine
b)
Jesus Christ
c)
Nero
d)
Caligula
9.
The name given to the Roman Empire in 476 A.D. after Rome was no longer part of the territory.
a)
Byzantine Empire
b)
Ottoman Empire
c)
British Empire
d)
American Empire
10.
This city replaced Rome as the capital of the Roman Empire.
a)
Constantinople
b)
Florence
c)
Milan
d)
Venice
11.
Leader from France, takes over much of Western Europe, including most of Italy and is crowned the 1st Holy Roman Emperor!
a)
Charlemagne
b)
Constantine
c)
Julius Caesar
d)
Augustus Caesar
12.
Time of great "rebirth" and advancements in art, science, and innovations.
a)
Renaissance
b)
Dark Ages
c)
Middle Ages
d)
Crusades
13.
Dictator who takes over in 1925. Sides with Hitler in WWII.
a)
Mussolini
b)
Hitler
c)
Victor Emmanuel
d)
Attila the Hun
14.
The part of Italy that shares many characteristics with Europe.
a)
Northern
b)
Southern
c)
Central
d)
Eastern
15.
Fertile agricultural region in northern Italy.
a)
Po River Valley
b)
Tiber River Valley
c)
Sicily
d)
Arno River Valley
16.
Form of power used by the mills in the northern regions.
a)
Hydroelectricity
b)
Solar
c)
Wind
d)
Coal
17.
City built on water - more boats than cars.
a)
Venice
b)
Constantinople
c)
Istanbul
d)
Naples
18.
Capital city of Roman Empire and current country of Italy.
a)
Rome
b)
Constantinople
c)
Istanbul
d)
Naples
19.
The country within a city and home to the Roman Catholic Church.
a)
Vatican City
b)
San Marino
c)
Venice
d)
Milan
20.
The obelisk at the center of St. Peter�s square can still be used as a ____.
a)
Sun Dial
b)
TV Antena
c)
Radio Tower
d)
Cell Tower
21.
They must be single, male, in the military of Switzerland, Catholic, and at least 5�8�.
a)
Swiss Guards
b)
Italian Guards
c)
French Guards
d)
U.N. Troops
22.
Only bridge in Florence not to be bombed during WWII.
a)
Ponte Vecchio
b)
Bridge of Sighs
c)
St. Mark's Bridge
d)
London Bridge
23.
Most powerful ruling family in Florence, great supporters of art.
a)
Medici
b)
DaVinci
c)
Constantine
d)
Emmanuel
24.
Famous artist, scientist, and engineer from the Renaissance.
a)
DaVinci
b)
Michelangelo
c)
Rafeal
d)
Donatello
25.
Artist responsible for the Sistine Chapel
a)
Michelangelo
b)
DaVinci
c)
Rafeal
d)
Donatello
26.
Poorest of all the regions, yet spectacularly stunning sites.
a)
Southern
b)
Northern
c)
Central
d)
Eastern
27.
Famous for gigantic lemons and beautiful scenery.
a)
Sorrento
b)
Naples
c)
Bari
d)
Rome
28.
Northern region joins to create the official country of Italy
a)
1861
b)
1981
c)
1881
d)
1946
29.
St. Mark's Basilica is located in what city?
a)
Venice
b)
Pisa
c)
Florence
d)
Rome
30.
According to Mrs. Jacot, what must you eat every day while in Italy?
a)
Gelato
b)
Spaghetti
c)
Lemon Cheesecake
d)
Olives
31.
Which region includes Sicily, Sardinia,and those gorgeous purple flowers?
a)
Southern
b)
Northern
c)
Central
d)
Eastern
32.
Name the group that causes the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and begins the Dark Ages.
a)
Goths
b)
Huns
c)
Normans
d)
Vandals
33.
Name the two WORST emperors in Roman history.
a)
Nero & Caligula
b)
Constantine & Caligula
c)
Julius Cesaer & Augstus Cesaer
d)
Attilla the Hun & Nero
34.
Whom did Italy align themselves with during World War II?
a)
Germany
b)
America
c)
Engand
d)
Stayed Neutral
35.
What city is know as the birthplace of Leanardo DaVinci and Michelangelo?
a)
Florence
b)
Pisa
c)
Milan
d)
Rome
36.
Milan is located in what region of Italy?
a)
Northern
b)
Central
c)
Southern
d)
Eastern
37.
What river runs through Rome?
a)
Tiber River
b)
Arno River
c)
Po River
d)
Rhine River
38.
Which river runs through Florence?
a)
Arno River
b)
Tiber River
c)
Po River
d)
Rhine River
39.
What river runs through Turin/Turino?
a)
Po River
b)
Arno River
c)
Tiber River
d)
Rhine River
40.
What body of water separates mainland Italy from the island of Sardinia?
a)
Tyrrhenian Sea
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Ionian Sea
d)
Adriatic Sea
41.
What body of water separates Italy from Bosnia-Herzegovina?
a)
Adriatic Sea
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Ionian Sea
d)
Tyrrhenian Sea
42.
Which mountain range does the Po River originate in?
a)
Alps
b)
Apennines
c)
Rockies
d)
Cascades
43.
What part of the country is Rome located in?
a)
Central
b)
Northern
c)
Southern
d)
Eastern
44.
Which island is not part of Italy?
a)
Corsica
b)
Sardinia
c)
Sicily
d)
Malta
45.
What city is famous for it's leaning bell tower?
a)
Pisa
b)
Florence
c)
Sorrento
d)
Turin/Torino
46.
Which island sits just off the lower tip of the Italian peninsula?
a)
Sicily
b)
Sardinia
c)
Corisca
d)
Pantelleria
47.
Which mountain range runs almost the entire length of the coutry?
a)
Apennines
b)
Alps
c)
Rockies
d)
Sierra Nevadas
48.
Which body of water is located in the "heel" of the Italian peninsula?
a)
Gulf of Taranto
b)
Gulf of Venice
c)
Ionian Sea
d)
Liguarian Sea
49.
What body of water separates Italy from Tunisia?
a)
Mediterranean Sea
b)
Ionian Sea
c)
Tyrrhenian Sea
d)
Adriatic Sea
50.
Venice sites on what body of water?
a)
Gulf of Venice
b)
Gulf of Taranto
c)
Adriatic Sea
d)
Mediterranean Sea
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