Proud to Be Italian! Proud to Be European!

Italy (official name Italian Republic)

*Location: in the south of Europe, between the Adriatic and Mediterranean sea
*EU member since 1957; Italy adopted the euro as its new currency in 1999.
*Italy is known throughout the world for its pasta and bolognese sauce.
*Italy is the world's leading exporter of wine
*San Marino and the Vatican State (the home of the Catholic Church and a separate country within the city of Rome) are not part of the EU.
*Famous Italians: Alessandro Volta (scientist), Antonio Vivaldi (composer), Federico *Fellini (film director) etc.
*Famous sights: St. Peter's Cathedral (Vatican), The Colosseum (Rome), The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Trajan's Column (Rome) etc.
Famous towns/cities: Rome (capital city), Venice (a town on water with 150 canals and 409 ancient bridges), Milan (Italy's economic and fashion centre), Florence, Pisa, etc.

Italy has been a European member state since .....
1. 1957
2. 1973
3. 1986
4. 1999
Italy is known throughout the world for its ....... and bolognese sauce.
1. sarmale (mince-meat rolled in cabbage)
2. pasta
3. pudding
Where can we admire this famous sight?
1. in San Marino
2. in Rome
3. in Pisa
Which of the following famous Italians invented the electric battery?
1. Federico Fellini
2. Michelangelo
3. Alessandro Volta
Italy is the world's leading exporter of ....
1. cars
2. chocolate
3. wine
There are two independent states in Italy: San Marino and the Vatican State. Are they part of the European Union?
1. Yes
2. No
Italy is a ......
1. federal republic
2. kingdom
3. republic
Name this famous sight.
1. Rome's column
2. Nelson's column
3. Trajan's column
What is Venice known for?
1. its canals
2. its olives
3. its Colosseum
What independent country lies within Italy?
1. Venice
2. Rome
3. Vatican
When did Italy adopt the euro as its new currency?
1. 1957
2. 1999
3. 2003
4. 2006
What is Pisa famous for?
1. its Leaning Tower
2. its canals
3. its wine