Five Facts - Italy

Which of the following volcanoes is known for its historical eruption that destroyed Pompeii?

• Mount Etna

• Mount Vesuvius

• Stromboli

• Mount Fuji

What was the original name of Italy, and what does it mean?

• Italia, meaning land of the brave

• Romulus, meaning land of the Romans

• Venetia, meaning land of the seas

• Vitalia, meaning land of cattle

In which Italian city was pizza first created?

• Rome

• Florence

• Milan

• Naples

How many types of pasta have Italians created since the 4th century BC?

• 250

• 150

• 450

• 350

What is unique about the city of Venice?

• It is the largest city in Italy

• It is known for its deserts

• It has no roads, only canals

• It is built on a mountain