Venice Knowledge Quiz

What is Venice made of?

• Only one large island

• 400 canals

• 118 small islands

• Boats and cars

What separates the islands in Venice?

• Bridges

• Roads

• Boats

• Canals

What joins the islands in Venice?

• Ferries

• Bridges

• Roads

• Tunnels

How many bridges are in Venice?

• 200

• 118

• 60

• 400

How do people get supplies into the city?

• By airplane

• By truck

• By boat

• By train

Why do people wear rubber boots in Venice?

• It is very cold

• There is snow

• There is high water

• They are going fishing

What sound tells residents there will be high water?

• Music

• A church bell

• An emergency alarm

• Police sirens

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How many days a year does Venice have high water?

• 365 days

• 120 days

• 60 days

• Only one week

What is changing in Venice?

• The bridges are broken

• The canals are dry

• The number of people living there is going down

• The houses are moving

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What is true about tourism in Venice?

• Only a few tourists visit

• 120,000 tourists visit each year

• Tourists bring no changes

• Over 20 million tourists visit each year

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