Italian Cultural Night Trivia!

Question 1

Which violinist from Italy was so talented that people thought he sold his soul to the Devil to get his skills?

Accepted Answer

Paganini

Question 2

When was the last time Italy won the World Cup?

Accepted Answer

2006

Question 3

Which of these Italian foods were actually invented in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Pizza

Question 4

Italy is home to all of Europe's active volcanoes - how many are there?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 5

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Italy have?

Accepted Answer

59

Question 6

How much money is retrieved from the Trevi Fountain each year?

Accepted Answer

1.5 million

Question 7

When did the construction on the Leaning Tower of Pisa begin?

Accepted Answer

1173

Question 8

Italy has the oldest university in the world - what is its name?

Accepted Answer

University of Bologna

Question 9

Italy is the ___ most visited country in the world

Accepted Answer

5th

Question 10

Who brings gifts on the Epiphany?

Accepted Answer

La befana

Question 11

Roughly, how many different pasta shapes are there in Italy?

Accepted Answer

350

Question 12

Bonus! What year was the University of Bologna founded?

Accepted Answer

1088

Question 13

Bonus! At what angle does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean and what direction does it lean in?

Accepted Answer

3.99 degrees, south

Question 14

Who painted the Sistine Chapel?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 15

What is the capital of Italy?

Accepted Answer

Rome

Question 16

How many steps are on the Spanish Steps in Rome?

Accepted Answer

135

Question 17

Italy is the worlds largest ________ producer

Accepted Answer

Wine

Question 18

In adulterous Italian divorce cases, ____ percent cite WhatsApp as evidence of infidelity

Accepted Answer

40%

Question 19

In 2011, an Italian ____ inherited over €10 million after its 94-year old owner passed away.

Accepted Answer

cat

Question 20

How many espressos are consumed in Italy each year?

Accepted Answer

14 billion

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