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What is the capital of Italy?

Rome

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Rome is called The Queen of Water. Explain why.

Rome has over 280 fountains: this is the largest number of public fountains in the world.

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What's the name of this bridge? Which river is it situated on?

This bridge is called Ponte Vecchio (old bridge). It is situated on the Arno River in Florence.

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How many people could fit in the Colosseum?

Over 50,000 spectators!

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How do you say hello in Italian?

Ciao is an informal salutation in the Italian language that is used for both "hello" and "goodbye"

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Why should a tourist carry an empty bottle to Rome? Is the water safe to drink?

Rome has small fountains with drinkable called nasonis. (big noses) The water is delicious and completely safe- quality checked over 250,000 a year.

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Name the active volcano in Naples. What does a volcano do?

Mount Vesuvius is the active volcano located in Naples. Locals call it the sleeping giant.It is a hole in the Earth from which molten rock (lava) and gas erupt.

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If this mountain is so dangerous, why do the Neapolitans continue to live there?

Because volcanic soil is fantastic for plant growth! The ash and lava deposits left by the volcano are rich in minerals. Good for growing tomatoes & grapes.

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What's unique about Castel dell'Ovo?

Virgil put a magical egg into the foundations to support the fortifications. Had this egg been broken, the castle and Naples would collapse.

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Lose 20 points!

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What are the black boats in Venice called?

Gondolas! These traditional boats have been used as transport around the narrow Venetian waterways for more than 10 centuries!

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What did the Roman army do when they were not fighting?

They built roads and walls. They were amazing architects and engineers. Walls to defend their cities and their military camps.

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Give 5 points!

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What are some things you will see in a Tuscan landscape?

Wheat fields, olive groves, rolling hills, hill top towns, vineyards, cypresses, sunflowers, poppies...

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What is this structure called? What was it used for?

Colosseum – a huge ampitheatre in the centre of Rome. This is where members of the public would come to watch sporting events and games, including battles.

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Give 25 points!

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