- In 1493, Columbus made his second voyage across the Atlantic. On this voyage, he sailed with seventeen ships and 1,500 sailors. Where did he explore?
- What distinction is held by the Fratellanza Society, founded in Saint Louis in 1866?
- Which famous Leonardo da Vinci painting, commissioned in 1497 is located in Milan?
- Which Italian town is known as the first city to emerge from the dark ages and has a coastline and road named after it.
- Which Italian American singer was former Mayor of Palm Springs, California and a U.S. Congressman?
- Name the top selling automaker in Italy, founded in 1899, four years before the Ford Motor Company.
- When did the Italian Army switch from being a compulsory force to a fully volunteer profession?
- On what day was the Kingdom of Italy proclaimed by parliament, thus unifying Italy?
- What were the five central guidelines by which the ancient Romans lived and governed?
- What trophy, named for an Italian American, is given to the winner of the NFL’s Super Bowl?
Answers
- Honduras, Panama and Venezuela
- It is the oldest Italian American organization in the United States
- The Last Supper
- Amalfi
- Sonny Bono
- Fiat
- January 1, 2005
- March 17, 1861
- (1) Pieta – respect for elders, ancestors and religion (2) Continentia – self-control (3) Aequitas – equanimity and impartiality (4) Virtus – manliness or proper conduct becoming a man or soldier (5) Fides – the obligation to be faithful to one’s word
- Lombardi Trophy