Discovering Italy: History and Culture Flashcards

1

True or false: Etruscans settled in Etruria

False
True

2

What is Porziuncola?

A medieval castle
A Roman temple
A large cathedral
A small chapel

3

True or false: St. Francis was born in 1181

False
True

4

Where is Magna Graecia located?

Western Italy
Southern Italy
Northern Italy
Central Italy

5

Who designed the Minimetrò?

Cimabue
Giovanni Pisano
Nicola Pisano
Jean Novel

6

Who is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?

Pope Francis
A famous artist
An Italian king
A Roman general

7

Who were the Etruscans?

Pre-Roman civilization
Roman emperors
Medieval knights
Greek settlers

8

Who is the patron saint of Italy?

St. Paul
St. Peter
St. Francis
St. John

9

What did St. Francis renounce?

Political power
Family ties
Religious vows
Worldly goods

10

What is the San Damiano Cross?

A medieval weapon
A Gothic painting
A Roman artifact
A religious symbol

11

Who frescoed St. Francis's portrait?

Giotto
Raphael
Michelangelo
Cimabue

12

Where is St. Francis's tomb?

Venice
Rome
Florence
Assisi

13

What is the Fontana Maggiore?

An ancient well
A historic palace
A Gothic church
A famous fountain

14

What did St. Francis help save?

The Church
The Roman Empire
The Greek civilization
The Etruscan culture

15

What is the Order of Poor Clares?

A Roman legion
A religious order
A political group
A medieval guild

16

True or false: St. Francis founded the Franciscan Order

False
True

17

What is the Basilica of Assisi known for?

Romanesque style
Renaissance art
Gothic architecture
Baroque design

18

What did St. Francis promote?

Wealth and power
Poverty and humility
Luxury and pride
Vanity and titles

Discovering Italy: History and Culture

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Discovering Italy: History and Culture

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