cultural introduction to italy final fua

Who founded Rome, according to the legend?

Romulus

When was Italy unified?

1861

What is the first capital of Italy and when?

Turin 1861-1865

How is the flourishing of art and literature which spread through Europe in the XIV century?

Renaissance

what was the activity of the medici family?

Bankers

When did Mussolini come to power?

1922

How was the area of public life called in the Roman cities?

Forum

when was florence capital of Italy

1865-1871

When was Italy unified?

1861

When did the the first democratic elections take place?

1948

Did women have the right to vote during the 1948 elections?

yes for the first time

Which party won the first democratic election?

Democrazia Cristiana - Christian Democrats

What does Risorgimento mean and what does it refer to?

"Re Uprising", the movement to unify Italy

Who was Umberto I's wife?

Queen Margherita

Which dish was created in honour of Umberto I's wife?

Margherita

Which are the ingredients for the topping of Pizza Margherita?

Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil

When was Italy freed from the Nazi occupation?

April 25th, 1945

What was the political movement which led to the unification of Italy called?

Risorgimento

How many regions are in Italy?

20

Which region is Milan located?

Lombardy

Filippo Brunelleschi is the architect of what structure?

The Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral

What kind of building is the colosseum in Rome?

Amphitheatre

What are the 2 mountain ranges in Italy

Alps and Appenines

River that flows in rome?

Tiber

River in Florence?

Arno

Direction of Arno river?

East to west

What kind of food is served for contorno?

vegetables and legumes

what is digestive

liquor that you drink after a meal

Breakfast in Italian?

Colazione

The sequence of dishes in a complete Italian meal:

antipasto, primo, secondo, controno, dolce

Caffè macchiato is...

coffee with a drop of milk

Italians drink cappuccino only in the morning...

NEVER at the end of a meal

When do Italian kids start going to school?

at age of 6

How long is scuola elementare?

5 years

How long are students required to go to school for?

until 16

What do Italians say before going to bed?

Buonanotte

How do you say "how do you say" in Italian?

Come si dice?

What is the Italian word for grandfather?

Nonno

What does the verb "avere" mean?

to have

To introduce yourself in Italian, you say:

Mi chiamo Kelly

How do you answer when someone says "Grazie"?

Prego

When was Florence founded

59 BC

Who founded Florence?

the romans in 59 bc

What is the side of the Arno opposite to the Uffizi called?

Oltrarno

When was the dome of Florence cathedral completed?

1434

Via Torta, in Florence, is on the site of which ancient Roman building? CAKE STREET!

The Roman Amphitheater

Where is the Roman forum located today?

under Piazza della Republica

Which bridge of Florence has a corridor for the access across the river?

Ponte Vecchio

Which building name translates to "Old Palace"?

Palazzo Vecchio

What is the area of Santo Spirito and San Frediano called?

Oltrarno

Who was the member of the Medici family who sponsored the building of the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore?

Cosimo the Elder

Who was the architect of the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore?

Filippo Brunelleschi

Who was the medici member who became Grand Duke?

Cosimo I

Where are traces of the Roma Theatre visible in Florence?

In the walls of Palazzo Vecchio, which was built on the foundations of the theatre

When was Piazzale Michelangelo built?

End of 19th century

Talking about the mafia, what is pizzo?

Money paid by shop owners to the mafia in exchange for protection

What is the function of a piazza in Italian lifestyle?

Safe place for people to gather in a town, center of important things/activities

In via dei Georgofili, close to the Uffizzi Gallery, you can find an olive tree. This is a memorial to what?

a mafia attack

Florence was flooded several times during its history, when did this happen the last time?

1966

what were the 3 capitals of italy and when?

turin: 1861 florence: 1865 Rome: 1871

Which civilizations were present before the Roman Empire?

Etruscans

Who was the hero of the unification of Italy?

Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882)

Who was the person who reorganized and enlarged Florence?

Giuseppe Poggi

What are the two biggest islands in Italy?

Sicily and Sardinia

What is Parmigiano Reggiano

seal of authenticity of cheese, it's real/comes from a specific region

Who were the two anti-mafia judges killed in 1992?

Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino

What is the Sicily mafia called?

Cosa nostra/"The Mafia"

What is the Calabrian mafia called?

'ndranghetta

In 1993 a bomb was placed by the mafia in between the Uffizi and the Arno River. Why?

to deliver a strong message and destroy their beauty

What does the Olive Tree that was planted after the mafia bombs signify?

it was planted in memory of the few victims of the mafia bombs

Which company is associated with Vespa?

Piaggio

Who was Mussolini?

Fascist dictator of Italy

Where was the first fashion show in Florence held?

Sala bianca pitti palace

Which Medici family member supported Italian cuisine and brought it to France?

Catherine de Medici

What year did Italy become unified?

1861 (but complete in 1870)

What year did Rome unify with the rest of Italy?

1870

What was the first capital of Italy and what year did it become capital?

Turin; 1861

What was the second capital of Italy and what year did it become capital?

Florence; 1865

What was the third capital of Italy and what year did it become capital?

Rome; 1871

What year was the referendum created to form the Italian Republic?

1946

Why does Italy have a second republic?

due to the corruption of the politicians of the first republic

What year was Italy's second republic created?

1992

Name of Naple's mafia

Camorra

Name of Puglia's mafia

Santa Corona Unita

When was the anti-mafia trial

1992

Sister

Sorella

Grandmother

Nonna

Grandparents

Nonni

Brother

Fratello

Aunt

Zia

Uncle

Zio

Cousins (plural)

Cugini

Girl cousin

Cugina

Boy cousin

Cugino

How much does this cost?

Quanto costa?

Introduce yourself

Mi chiamo Molly

What was a florin?

A gold coin minted by the city of Florence, the strongest currency in Europe at one point in time