Umbria - the Green Heart of Italy

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1. Which city is the capital of Umbria? Perugia Orvieto Assisi Terni

2. Which Umbrian city was devastated by a tragic earthquake in 1997 that destroyed many monuments of art? Perugia Gubbio Orvieto Assisi

3. Each year Perugia plays host to a famous international music festival. What kind of music is it dedicated to? rock reggae rhythm & blues jazz

4. The picturesque Lake Trasimeno is on the border with which other Italian region? Lazio Basilicata Calabria Tuscany

5. The world-famous "Baci Perugina" are what kind of product? candies chocolate apples wine

6. The monuments of which ancient civilization can be found in Perugia? Roman Samnite Greek Etruscan

7. Corso Vannucci, one of Perugia's main streets, is named after an important Renaissance painter, Pietro Vannucci. But was he really born in the city of Perugia, as his nickname Perugino suggests? Yes No

8. The Spoleto cathedral is renowned for its frescos by which Italian artist? Lippi Pinturicchio Perugino Raphael

9. The prestigious University for Foreigners in Perugia was established in which year? 1921 1975 1856 1782

10. Which two popes died in Perugia and were buried in its cathedral? Gregory IX & Celestine IV Nicholas IV & Boniface VIII Clement IV & Hadrian V Urban IV & Martin IV