Think you know everything about Italy? From the ancient ruins and Renaissance artists to the delicious cuisine and scenic landscapes, test your knowledge about this fascinating country with our comprehensive quiz!
1. Which body of water does the Italian peninsula jut into?
Baltic Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
2. When did Italy unify as a single country?
1918
1929
1861
1492
3. Which mountain range extends down the length of the Italian peninsula?
Andes
Apennines
Rockies
Himalayas
4. What major river runs through the city of Rome?
Tiber
Po
Arno
Adige
5. Who was a renowned political leader and key figure in Italian unification?
Galileo Galilei
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Leonardo da Vinci
Julius Caesar
6. Rome is famously over how many years old?
3,000 years
1,000 years
2,000 years
500 years
7. Which Italian city is renowned for its canals?
Milan
Naples
Venice
Turin
8. What is a traditional Italian dish featuring rice cooked in broth?
Carbonara
Risotto
Pizza
Lasagna
9. Which Italian region is known for its distinct culture and wine production?
Tuscany
Sicily
Lombardy
Piedmont
10. Which Renaissance figure was known for painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Donatello
11. What type of climate is mostly found along the Italian coast?
Continental
Desert
Mediterranean
Tropical
12. What is the smallest independent state in the world, located within Italy?