History Channel: Italian Influence and Immigration Quiz

Who of the following is NOT an Italian explorer?

• Cristoforo Colombo

• Giovanni Caboto

• Charlie Siringo

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

Which of the following Italian cultural aspects did NOT have a major influence on Thomas Jefferson’s life?

• Sailing and exploring

• Architecture

• Philosophical and religious beliefs

• Agriculture

What specific influence did Filippo Mazzei have on Thomas Jefferson that made a major mark on the history of the United States?

• how to manage and take care of crops

• the design of his estate the Monticello

• the independence of the colonies from England

• major ideas that were included in the Declaration of Independence

What did Filippo Mazzei fight for during his time in the United States?

• Equal rights

• the right to become a citizen of the U.S.A.

• Independence of the colonies from England

• the right to have his name on the Declaration of Independence

Many Italians contributed to work on the capitol building in Washington, D.C.. Constantino Brumidi specifically contributed

• murals and frescoes on the ceiling

• to the architectural design

• physical building the capitol (masonry)

• stone work (including statues)

Which Italian leader did Abraham Lincoln write a letter inviting him to help fight in the Civil War? This person could not help because he was busy leading the revolution to unify Italy around the same time.

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Costantino Brumidi

• Filippo Mazzei

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

The Italian cowboy Charlie Siringo was responsible for catching the infamous:

• Charles Manson

• Billy the Kid

• Jack the Ripper

• Al Capone

What was the primary reason many Italians emigrated to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Seeking religious freedom

• Escaping poverty and lack of jobs

• Avoiding political persecution

• Searching for adventure

Which region of Italy did most Italian immigrants to America come from?

• Northern Italy

• Southern Italy

• Central Italy

• Sicily only

Upon arrival in America, many Italian immigrants first landed at which processing center?

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• Castle Garden

• Liberty Island