WorksheetsVeneto and Venice Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
What's the capital of Veneto?
(a)
Venezia (Venice) used to be nicknamed:
(a)
How many islands make up Venezia (Venice)?
3
18
118
400
What is the "Acqua Alta"?
(a)
Which of these is NOT an existential threat to Venezia (Venice)?
Acqua alta
Salt water
Boat wakes
Rising sea levels
Volcanic activity
How long did "The Most Serene Republic of Venice" last?
697 years
1797 years
1100 years
1902 years
St. Mark's Basilica was built in:
1902
697
1797
the 9th century
The clock tower, or "Torre dell'orologio", tells Venetians:
Only the time
Just the current lunar phase
The current zodiac sign only
The time, the lunar phase AND the current zodiac sign.
Venetians looted (stole) the relics of St. Mark that are currently found in the Basilica from which country?
(a)
The main "piazza" or square in Venice is called:
(a)
This palace was named after the leader of Venice during its glory years of the Republic.
San Marco
Doge
Gondola
Bacari
These are little establishments where Venetians can grab a quick bite to eat.
San Marco
Doge
Gondola
Bacari
These are the boats that are synonymous with Venice.
Carnevale
Doge
Gondola
Bacari
This Bridge got its nickname from the prisoners who looked at beautiful Venice one last time, then did this:
sigh
cry
scream
yell
These tasty little bites are perhaps the most famous food that comes from Venice.
bacari
cicchetti
rialto
biennale
Venetians drink this, not champagne.
bacari
cicchetti
prosecco
Jesolo
Verona is known for (Choose all correct answers):
Ancient Roman Arena
Romeo and Juliet
Botanical Garden
St. Anthony
The Torre dell'Orologio is known for (select all that apply):
2 bronze status that hammer away at the bells
Zodiac calender
Lunar Phases
Gondolas
The city of Padova is known for: (Select all that apply):
St. Anthony
Oldest Botanical Garden
being older than Rome
artwork and frescoes
This island in Venice's Lagoon is known for lace manufacturing and colorful homes.
Burano
Murano
San Giorgio
Torcello
