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Florence, Italy Multiple Choice Quiz | Italy

Florence was one of the most important cities during the Renaissance and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Learn more about Florence in this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by bullymom. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bullymom

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
69,129

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2323

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (5/10), Guest 49 (5/10), Guest 49 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Florence is on the banks of which river? Hint

Tigris

Tiber

Arno

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the Uffizi you can see the famous painting 'The Birth of Venus', painted by ________. Hint

Van Gogh

Botticelli

Michelangelo

Raphael

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Piazza della Signoria, you can see Benvenuto Cellini's statue of the mythical slayer of Medusa. What was his name? Hint

Prometheus

Theseus

Daedalus

Perseus

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Question 4 of 10

4. The San Lorenzo district of Florence was the birthplace of Carlo Lorenzini, alias Collodi, creator of what fabled character? Hint

Winnie the Pooh

Pinocchio

Cinderella

Snow White

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Florence's most famous bridge and the only one to survive World War II? Hint

Michelangelo's Bridge

Pont Neuf

Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Milano

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Question 6 of 10

6. Florence is the capital of Italy's _________ region. Hint

Lombardy

Campania

Piedmont

Tuscany

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which famous Italian does not have a tomb in the Church of Santa Croce? Hint

Galileo

Paganini

Macchiavelli

Michelangelo

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Medici to rule Florence? Hint

Cosimo

Catherine

Lorenzo

Bruce

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Question 9 of 10

9. All businesses in Florence are closed on December 8. What holiday is this? Hint

Ascension Day

Immaculate Conception Day

Epiphany

Liberation Day

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Question 10 of 10

10. What group conquered Florence at the end of the sixth century? Hint

Vandals

Huns

Goths

Lombards

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Florence is on the banks of which river?

Answer: Arno

2. In the Uffizi you can see the famous painting 'The Birth of Venus', painted by ________.

Answer: Botticelli

Botticelli was one of the most esteemed painters of the Renaissance. About 75 of his works survive, many of them in the Uffizi.

3. In the Piazza della Signoria, you can see Benvenuto Cellini's statue of the mythical slayer of Medusa. What was his name?

Answer: Perseus

In the statue, Perseus holds Medusa's severed head, her naked body writhing at his feet.

4. The San Lorenzo district of Florence was the birthplace of Carlo Lorenzini, alias Collodi, creator of what fabled character?

Answer: Pinocchio

Collodi, author of 'The Adventures of Pinocchio', was born in San Lorenzo in 1826.

5. What is Florence's most famous bridge and the only one to survive World War II?

Answer: Ponte Vecchio

This bridge, which spans the Arno River, is unusual because it's lined with shops. When the bridge was built in the 14th century they were shops such as tanneries and butcher {shops;} today they're mostly tourist gift shops.

6. Florence is the capital of Italy's _________ region.

Answer: Tuscany

7. Which famous Italian does not have a tomb in the Church of Santa Croce?

Answer: Paganini

The walls of this church are lined with the tombs of illustrious Florentines.

There is a tomb for Galileo in Santa Croce, but Galileo died in Ravenna, in exile, and is buried there.

8. Who was the first Medici to rule Florence?

Answer: Cosimo

The famous Medici family came into power in the late 14th century, first becoming bankers.

9. All businesses in Florence are closed on December 8. What holiday is this?

Answer: Immaculate Conception Day

This Catholic holiday, first observed by Pope Pius IX in 1854, observes the immaculate conception of Mary.

10. What group conquered Florence at the end of the sixth century?

Answer: Lombards

The Lombards were a Germanic people who conquered north and central Italy. They were conquered by the Franks in 773.

Source: Author bullymom

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