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Rome is an astonishing kaleidoscope of ancient Roman ruins, Renaissance art and architecture, and vibrant, modern life. How much do you know about this truly unique city?

A multiple-choice quiz by Scrambledegg90. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Scrambledegg90

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,293

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Pantheon is one of Rome's oldest standing structures. What does "Pantheon" mean? Hint

"Panda God"

"Earth God"

"All Gods" or "Every God"

"The Temple"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these amazing things about the Colosseum, a notable sight in Rome, is NOT true? Hint

It is almost perfectly preserved.

It was built over 1900 years ago.

It could be flooded to hold mock sea battles.

If enough of the crowd demanded a gladiator be freed, the emperor would usually grant this wish.

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Colosseum is a major landmark and perhaps the most iconic image of Rome. What was it originally called? Hint

The Arena

The Flavian Amphitheater

Circus Maximus

Stadio Roma

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Question 4 of 10

4. Many of Christianity's most beautiful pieces of art are found in the Vatican. However, only one of these famous pieces of Renaissance art is found in the Vatican. Which is it? Hint

Da Vinci's "Last Supper"

Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa"

Michelangelo's "David"

Michelangelo's "Sistine Chapel Ceiling"

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Question 5 of 10

5. It is easy to assume that every art piece of a certain era was produced by Michelangelo. Which sculptor is credited with designing the Trevi Fountain that stands today? Hint

Michelangelo

Raphael

Da Vinci

Nicola Salvi (finished by Pannini)

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Question 6 of 10

6. If you were to spend one minute looking at each individual piece of art in the Vatican City, about how long would you spend there? Hint

12 years

12 weeks

12 months

12 decades

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Question 7 of 10

7. St. Peter's Basilica has the largest interior of any Christian building, holding over 60,000 people. How did the builders decide where to construct this gargantuan building? Hint

It was the only piece of flat ground in Rome large enough to build such a big cathedral

It is situated on the tomb of St. Peter

It is on the site that St. Peter was crucified upside down

It is on the site that Jesus told his first parable in Rome

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rome has had many brilliant and/or insane leaders. Who was the first King of Rome? Hint

Julius Caesar

Remus

Romulus

Mussolini

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Oh no!" I hear the non-football fans cry, "A question about football." Using your knowledge of Italian geography, name the team that plays in Rome. Hint

Lazio

Fiorentina

Juventus

Sampdoria

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Papal Swiss Guards are the official guards of the Pope and the Vatican. In order to become a Swiss Guard, what qualifications must you have? Hint

You must be a Swiss citizen

You must be able to inhale fire

You must be at least 7 feet tall

All of these

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Pantheon is one of Rome's oldest standing structures. What does "Pantheon" mean?

Answer: "All Gods" or "Every God"

The Pantheon was built in 126AD as a temple to ALL gods. Nearly 2000 years after it was built, the Pantheon's dome is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, having a height and radius of 43.3m (123 feet)!

2. Which of these amazing things about the Colosseum, a notable sight in Rome, is NOT true?

Answer: It is almost perfectly preserved.

Much of the Colosseum has been destroyed by earthquakes. The original Colosseum was constructed mostly of marble. However, the vast majority of this marble has been "recycled" to build churches. The columns of St. Peter's Basilica are made from marble from the Colosseum! However, the Colosseum is still incredible and well worth a visit.

3. The Colosseum is a major landmark and perhaps the most iconic image of Rome. What was it originally called?

Answer: The Flavian Amphitheater

The Flavian Amphitheater was built between 72 and 80 AD. It could seat over 50,000 spectators (who got in for free for many events!). It was the site of gladiatorial games, drama performances and especially fights to the death between humans and animals. It is estimated that about 500,000 people and a million animals died during 443 years of performances.

4. Many of Christianity's most beautiful pieces of art are found in the Vatican. However, only one of these famous pieces of Renaissance art is found in the Vatican. Which is it?

Answer: Michelangelo's "Sistine Chapel Ceiling"

The Sistine Chapel is probably the best-known chapel in the world. Michelangelo took four years to paint the ceiling (an area of 1,100m�). He spent the majority of these four years living in scaffolding near the chapel's roof and painted the whole thing whilst standing on the scaffold and looking up--what a way to get a bad back!

5. It is easy to assume that every art piece of a certain era was produced by Michelangelo. Which sculptor is credited with designing the Trevi Fountain that stands today?

Answer: Nicola Salvi (finished by Pannini)

Although many people believe that the Trevi fountain was designed by Bernini, this is untrue. Bernini resited the original Trevi Fountain from the opposite side of the piazza to its current position. However, this fountain was torn down and replaced with Salvi's Trevi Fountain between 1732 and 1762.

6. If you were to spend one minute looking at each individual piece of art in the Vatican City, about how long would you spend there?

Answer: 12 years

The Vatican is the home to a wealth of Christian art from the last 2000 years. There are over 6.3 million paintings and sculptures in the Vatican City! These include many works by masters such as Michelangelo, Bernini, Caravaggio and Raphael.

7. St. Peter's Basilica has the largest interior of any Christian building, holding over 60,000 people. How did the builders decide where to construct this gargantuan building?

Answer: It is situated on the tomb of St. Peter

St. Peter was one of Jesus' twelve apostles. The Bible tells how Jesus gave him two keys (a gold one for Heaven and a silver one for Earth). This is why the modern day Pope's symbol is of two crossing keys. St. Peter is considered the first Pope.

8. Rome has had many brilliant and/or insane leaders. Who was the first King of Rome?

Answer: Romulus

Legend has it that twins Romulus and Remus were sons of a vestal virgin, who had been seduced by Mars, the god of war. The king (their uncle) ordered the newborn babes to be killed. A servant left them in the woods where they were weaned and raised by a she-wolf.

When they grew older, Romulus and Remus helped settle the city that became Rome. They had a fight, which Romulus won and he was crowned first King of Rome.

9. "Oh no!" I hear the non-football fans cry, "A question about football." Using your knowledge of Italian geography, name the team that plays in Rome.

Answer: Lazio

Rome is found in the region of Lazio. Juventus hail from Turin, Fiorentina are from Florence and Sampdoria are from Genoa.

10. The Papal Swiss Guards are the official guards of the Pope and the Vatican. In order to become a Swiss Guard, what qualifications must you have?

Answer: You must be a Swiss citizen

It is difficult to reliably find out all of the qualifications you need to be a Swiss Guard. It is widely accepted that you must be male, Swiss, Catholic, unmarried and over 174cm tall. However, a lot of sources state that you must also be able to speak four languages and be proficient in two martial arts!

Source: Author Scrambledegg90

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