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Quiz about Enjoy Your Trip to Rome
Quiz about Enjoy Your Trip to Rome

Enjoy Your Trip to Rome Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about the Eternal City?

A multiple-choice quiz by Elanor. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Elanor
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
90,060
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
3130
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (3/10), Guest 91 (5/10), callie_ross (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. So you're off to Rome (lucky you!). Which airport would you expect to land at? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. You probably want to start with the famous sites. Whereabouts will you find the Colosseum? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which animal is protected by law in Rome, so that they can be seen living happily amongst the ancient ruins? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of the Presidential palace, a beautiful building named after one of Rome's seven hills? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. You will certainly want to visit the Vatican, and St. Peter's basilica. Which famous Roman bus goes from the main station, through the city centre and straight to the Piazza San Pietro? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What great work of art stands just inside the doorway to St Peter's? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Perhaps the best known art treasure in Rome is the Sistine Chapel. What book of the Bible is depicted on the ceiling?

Answer: (One Word - think of a rock group!)
Question 8 of 10
8. Which famous Roman structure attracts tourists and locals alike, and is decorated every April with pink azaleas? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. There is a "magic" spot in the square in front of St. Peter's, where most of the columns surrounding the square appear to vanish. True or false?


Question 10 of 10
10. The Roman Forum is a huge site, where you can walk among the ruins of the ancient Roman city centre. This is where the Roman Emperors made rousing speeches, where victorious armies marched home to praise and cheers, and where Romans came to pray, shop, meet and debate. What is the name of the ancient road that leads into the Forum from outside the city? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. So you're off to Rome (lucky you!). Which airport would you expect to land at?

Answer: Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci airport is also known as Fiumicino. Rome is also served by Ciampino airport, but it is smaller than da Vinci.
2. You probably want to start with the famous sites. Whereabouts will you find the Colosseum?

Answer: Centrally located between the Palatine and Esquiline hills

Construction of the Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasian in AD 72. It could seat 50,000 spectators, and is still a spectacular site. Gladiators and Romans in costume on the pavements outside will happily pose for photos while pretending to slit your throat with a trident.
3. Which animal is protected by law in Rome, so that they can be seen living happily amongst the ancient ruins?

Answer: cats

There is a law that allows cats to live without disruption in the place where they were born. If you look carefully, you will see hundreds of wild cats climbing the walls of the Colosseum, and sleeping among the ruins of the Forum. At the Largo de Torre de Argentina you can see a cat sanctuary amongst the ruins of four Republican temples.
4. What is the name of the Presidential palace, a beautiful building named after one of Rome's seven hills?

Answer: Quirinal

The Quirinal is the highest of the Roman hills. Expect a steep walk to get up there! Building of the presidential palace began in 1574, but was not completed until the 18th century. It used to be the summer residence of the Popes, until 1870. You can visit the interior of the Palace on Sundays only, but it is well worth a look.
5. You will certainly want to visit the Vatican, and St. Peter's basilica. Which famous Roman bus goes from the main station, through the city centre and straight to the Piazza San Pietro?

Answer: 64

Roman bus schedules change every few months, and the bus numbers change with them. But the 64 bus has remained the same for years. If you can brave the crowds, groping hands and often rickety buses (though these are being gradually modernised) then you will have spectacular views as you cross the river and drive up the Via della Conciliazione towards St Peter's.
6. What great work of art stands just inside the doorway to St Peter's?

Answer: Michelangelo's Pieta

The Pieta is a very moving sculpture of Mary cradling her son after the crucifiction. It is Michelangelo's only signed work - look very carefully at the Madonna's sash. Sadly, the statue has to be kept behind bullet-proof glass following a hammer attack in 1972. This is not the only worthwhile part of the church however - the entire building is awe-inspiring.
7. Perhaps the best known art treasure in Rome is the Sistine Chapel. What book of the Bible is depicted on the ceiling?

Answer: Genesis

The 800 square metres of ceiling took Michaelangelo four years to paint. Probably the most famous scene is the Creation of Adam, where God's pointed index finger gives Adam life. Don't forget to look at the walls too - as well as Michaelangelo's Last Judgement, you can see fresco panels by various artists, including Ghirlandaio, Signorelli and a beautiful Botticelli maiden.
8. Which famous Roman structure attracts tourists and locals alike, and is decorated every April with pink azaleas?

Answer: Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps were named after the Spanish Embassy which is still located in the square at their foot. If you are interested in Romantic poetry, visit the Keats-Shelley house, on the right of the steps as you face up. This is where John Keats died in 1821, and has fascinating exhibits about him, as well as PB Shelley, Mary Shelley and Lord Byron.
9. There is a "magic" spot in the square in front of St. Peter's, where most of the columns surrounding the square appear to vanish. True or false?

Answer: True

The piazza is one of Rome's most beautiful places. As well as the view of the greatest church in the Christian world, the columns and fountains add serenity and grace. There are two semi-circular colonnades, each with four rows of Doric columns. When you stand on the magic spot (halfway between the central obelisk and either of the two fountains) the four rows are exactly in line, and appear to be one. Try it - it is truly magical!
10. The Roman Forum is a huge site, where you can walk among the ruins of the ancient Roman city centre. This is where the Roman Emperors made rousing speeches, where victorious armies marched home to praise and cheers, and where Romans came to pray, shop, meet and debate. What is the name of the ancient road that leads into the Forum from outside the city?

Answer: Via Sacra

The Via Sacra was the most important road in Rome (and thus in the Roman Empire). It was along this road that armies returned to Rome, and that Emperors travelled to their coronations. To get the most interesting view, go at night when the cobbled road is quiet, and lit up to create a very atmospheric and eerie mood.
Source: Author Elanor

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