Trivia of Rome


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Who was the Roman emperor that ended the persecution of Christians?

Diocletian

Julian the Apostate

Constantine

Which of the following is NOT one of the "Seven Hills" of Rome?

Caelian Hill

Vatican Hill

Esquiline Hill

What pair of twins are connected with the mythical founding of Rome?

Romulus and Remus

Castor and Pollux

Apollo and Venus

Romans revered three plants in particular all throughout their history. These three plants are the grapevine, the fig tree, and what?

The oak tree

The cedar tree

The olive tree

What monument of ancient Rome was originally built as a mausoleum for an emperor?

Castel Sant'Angelo

The Pantheon

The Colosseum

This Italian inventor of the radio died in Rome on July 20, 1937

Enrico Galeazzi

Giovanni Battista

Guglielmo Marconi

Who is the military genius that led the Carthaginian war effort in the Second Punic War?

Sicipio Africanus

Hannibal

Marc Antony

What are the colors on the official Vatican flag?

Gold and white

Red and white

Red, white, and green

Who is the designer of the uniform of the Swiss Guards?

Leonardo da Vinci

Michelangelo

Bernini

What are the colors of the Italian flag?

Green, white, and red

Blue, white, and red

Gold, white, and red

This Roman emperor reigned 81-96 CE. He was the son of Vespasian and brother of Titus.

Hadrian

Marcus Aurelius

Domitian

What is the only sculpture to bear the signature of Michelangelo?

The David

The Pieta

The Moses

Who is the Baroque architect responsible for the Baldachinno over the altar of St. Peter's Basilica?

Bernini

Michelangelo

Borromini

What is the tallest building in Rome?

Pantheon

St. Peter's Basilica

Italian Parliament Building

Which Italian composer was a bitter rival of Mozart and is even rumored to have poisoned him?

Toscanini

Salieri

Verdi

Poseidon is the Greek god of the Sea. Who is the Roman equivalent?

Pluto

Saturn

Neptune

Tortelli is an Italian food item which fits into which category?

Pasta

Bread

Dessert

Which of the following cars are most prevalent on Roman streets?

Volkswagons

Toyotas

Fiats

Which Roman monument features the Italy's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

Pantheon

Victor Emmanuel Monument

Palazzo Farnese

Which form of art began in seventeenth century Italy?

Polyphonic chant

Fresco painting

Opera


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