Quiz on South Tyrol

What is the capital of South Tyrol?

• Innsbruck

• Trento

• Bolzano

• Merano

Which languages are officially spoken in South Tyrol?

• Italian and Ladin

• German and Italian

• German, Italian, and Ladin

• German and English

Which empire ruled South Tyrol before it became part of Italy in 1919?

• Ottoman Empire

• Austro-Hungarian Empire

• Roman Empire

• French Empire

What is the traditional South Tyrolean dish made of dumplings called?

• Spätzle

• Knödel

• Polenta

• Ravioli

Which of these cities is NOT in South Tyrol?

• Brixen

• Sterzing

• Rovereto

• Bruneck

What is Ötzi, the famous archaeological discovery found in South Tyrol?

• A medieval knight’s armor

• A Roman coin hoard

• A well-preserved glacier mummy

• A prehistoric cave painting

What is the main economic activity in South Tyrol?

• Mining

• Tourism and agriculture

• Heavy industry

• Fishing

What sport is especially popular in South Tyrol during winter?

• Ice hockey

• Skiing

• Curling

• Bobsledding

South Tyrol is famous for its apple production. What percentage of Italy’s apples come from this region?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 70%

Which famous movie was partly filmed in the Dolomites of South Tyrol?

• The Sound of Music

• The Italian Job

• Cliffhanger

• James Bond: Spectre