1st Deck / 1st Class Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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What is the capital city of Italy?

A

Rome

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2
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True or false: Venice is built on a series of islands.

A

TRUE

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3
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Fill in the blank: Florence is known for its ______ art and architecture.

A

Renaissance

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4
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What is the famous landmark in Pisa?

A

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

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5
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Which city is known as the fashion capital of Italy?

A

Milan

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6
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Define Naples.

A

A historic city known for its rich culture and as the birthplace of pizza.

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7
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True or false: Turin is famous for its chocolate and car manufacturing.

A

TRUE

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8
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What is the primary language spoken in Italy?

A

Italian

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9
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Fill in the blank: Bologna is famous for its ______ sauce.

A

Ragù

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10
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What is the main square in Venice called?

A

Piazza San Marco

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11
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Which city is known for the Colosseum?

A

Rome

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12
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What is Verona famous for?

A

Being the setting of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

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13
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True or false: Siena is known for its annual horse race called the Palio.

A

TRUE

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14
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Fill in the blank: Genoa is known for its rich maritime ______.

A

History

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15
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What is the primary industry in Florence?

A

Tourism and art

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16
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Define Palermo.

A

The capital of Sicily, known for its history and architecture.

17
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Which city is famous for its canals and gondolas?

18
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What is the Vatican City?

A

An independent city-state enclaved within Rome, the spiritual center of the Catholic Church.

19
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True or false: Milan is home to the famous opera house, La Scala.

20
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Fill in the blank: Trieste is located at the crossroads of ______ and ______ cultures.

A

Italian, Slavic

21
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What is the famous dish originating from Naples?

22
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Define Catania.

A

A city on Sicily’s east coast, known for its baroque architecture.

23
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Which city is known for its historic Duomo?

24
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What is the Cinque Terre?

A

A coastal region known for its picturesque villages and hiking trails.

25
True or false: **Lecce** is known as the 'Florence of the South'.
TRUE
26
Fill in the blank: **Ravenna** is famous for its stunning **______** mosaics.
Byzantine
27
What is the historical significance of **Pompeii**?
An ancient city preserved by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius.