History of Italy Quiz

Which ancient civilization was known for its rich mineral resources and significant trading power in the Mediterranean?

• The Sabines

• The Etruscans

• The Romans

• The Greeks

What was the outcome of Rome's conflict with King Pyrrhus of Epirus?

• Rome was defeated

• Rome won a costly victory

• King Pyrrhus conquered Rome

• The war ended in a stalemate

Who invaded and conquered the Lombards in the 770s CE?

• The Visigoths

• The Ostrogoths

• The Franks under Charlemagne

• The Byzantines

What was a significant cultural movement in Italy that marked the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern period?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Reformation

Which explorer, known for his voyages to the Americas, was of Italian origin?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

What event in the 19th century led to the unification of Italy?

• The French Revolution

• The Congress of Vienna

• The fall of the Papal States

• The defeat of the Austrians by Piedmont

Which treaty secretly aligned Italy with the Triple Entente during World War I?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Rome

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of London

Who was the leader of the Fascist movement in Italy after World War I?

• Benito Mussolini

• Giovanni Giolitti

• Victor Emmanuel III

• Adolf Hitler

What form of government was established in Italy after the monarchy was abandoned in 1946?

• A republic

• A theocracy

• A constitutional monarchy

• A dictatorship

Which event marked the end of Fascism in Italy during World War II?

• The Allied invasion of Sicily

• The overthrow of Mussolini

• The signing of the Armistice of Cassibile

• The fall of Rome