The Big Fat Italian Quiz!

The Palio is an old and very famous horse race in Italy. Where does it take place?

During World War 2, was Italy our ally or our enemy?

Fusilli are a kind of pasta. What does the word "fusilli" mean?

In the annual Giro d'Italia cycle race, what colour jersey does the race leader wear?

Which of these musical instruments does NOT originate in Italy?

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome?

The Fiat 500 car has the nickname "Topolino" in Italy. What does it mean?

How many times has Italy won the World Cup?

The University of Bologna is Europe's oldest university. In what year was it founded?

In which city would you find this building?

What is the name of this famous statue?

Italian football team Juventus plays in a black and white striped shirt. Why?

Which of these numbers is unlucky in Italy?

The "Bridge of Sighs" is in which city?

Which of the following countries does NOT border Italy?

Which of the following is NOT an island that belongs to Italy?

Which famous Italian artist painted this?

Vespa is a well-known Italian manufacturer of scooters. What does "vespa" mean?

What did this man do for a living?

What is the name of the river that flows from Turin to the Adriatic Sea near Venice?