CH 17 SECTION 2 “ITALY”

The Vatican City serves as the world headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.

Which Italian city faces problems of pollution and subsidence?

People can easily make their homes on the mountains that dominate much of Italy's landscape.

What is the capital of Italy?

In Rome, you can find the ruins of the Colosseum, ancient Rome's largest stadium, and the Forum.

_________ is a cultural center made famous by Michelangelo and other Italian painters during the Renaissance.

Italy looks like a giant ______.

How many regions does Italy have?

Within the city of ______ is an area measuring less than 1 square mile known as the Vatican City.

What word refers to the period of art and learning that started in Italy in the 1300's and was diffused throught Europe?

What word means "the gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land"?

Italy surrounds the Apennines Mountains.

Why were Italians forced to move in the early 1900s?

What commercial industries boosted Italy's steel industry and helped the growth of many smaller factories?

__________ is a leading agricultural center known for its wonderful variety of foods.

Naples suffers from some of the worst poverty in Europe.

region of Italy named for its hot midday sun

What word means "having many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions"?

________ is not highly profitable in southern Italy because of poor soil and outdated farming techniques.

Into which regions is Italy roughly divided?

_________ also played a role in the industrial boom.

The following flag is Italy's flag.

Italy is part of the European Union.

Which region is usually called European Italy?

The _______ region of Italy is known as the Mezzogiorno and includes the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.