Sicily holds which record?

The most northern island of Italy

What are cannoli, Sicily's famous pastries?

Fried pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta

Sicily Quiz: Temples, Volcanoes and Cannoli of Italy

This Sicily quiz explores the largest island in the Mediterranean, part of Italy, with questions on the Trinacria symbol, the Greek Valley of the Temples at Agrigento, Archimedes of Syracuse, the ancient theater of Taormina, The Godfather villages, the golden mosaics of Monreale, cannoli, Stromboli, the Strait of Messina and Mount Etna. Ten questions.

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Islands
Sicily holds which record?
Symbols
Sicily's flag shows the Trinacria, a head with what around it?
Temples
Agrigento's Valley of the Temples is famous for ruins from which ancient civilization?
Scientists
Which ancient Greek inventor and mathematician was born in Syracuse, Sicily?
Theaters
The ancient theater of Taormina is famous for its view of what?
Films
Savoca and Forza d'Agrò in Sicily were filming locations for which famous movie?
Mosaics
Monreale Cathedral, above Palermo, is famous for walls covered with what?
Desserts
What are cannoli, Sicily's famous pastries?
Volcanoes
Which volcanic island off Sicily, which erupts almost constantly, is nicknamed the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean?
Straits
Which narrow strait separates Sicily from mainland Italy?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Sicily holds which record?
Answer: The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea
It covers about 25,700 square kilometers. Sardinia, the second largest, is only slightly smaller. Sicily is also the largest region of Italy by area.
Q2: Sicily's flag shows the Trinacria, a head with what around it?
Answer: Three running legs
The three legs represent the island's three corners. The head in the middle is Medusa, with snakes and wheat ears in her hair.
Q3: Agrigento's Valley of the Temples is famous for ruins from which ancient civilization?
Answer: The Greeks
The Temple of Concordia is one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q4: Which ancient Greek inventor and mathematician was born in Syracuse, Sicily?
Answer: Archimedes
Legend says he shouted Eureka after discovering a principle in his bath. He was killed when the Romans captured Syracuse in 212 BC.
Q5: The ancient theater of Taormina is famous for its view of what?
Answer: Mount Etna and the sea
The theater was built by the Greeks and rebuilt by the Romans. Concerts and film festivals are still held there.
Q6: Savoca and Forza d'Agrò in Sicily were filming locations for which famous movie?
Answer: The Godfather
Bar Vitelli in Savoca, where Michael Corleone asks to meet Apollonia, still welcomes fans. Director Francis Ford Coppola chose these villages instead of Corleone.
Q7: Monreale Cathedral, above Palermo, is famous for walls covered with what?
Answer: Golden mosaics
The mosaics cover about 6,500 square meters. They were made in the 12th century under Norman rule.
Q8: What are cannoli, Sicily's famous pastries?
Answer: Fried pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta
They are often topped with candied fruit, pistachios or chocolate chips. Arancini, fried rice balls, are another Sicilian favorite.
Q9: Which volcanic island off Sicily, which erupts almost constantly, is nicknamed the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean?
Answer: Stromboli
Its small explosions light up the night sky. It is one of the Aeolian Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q10: Which narrow strait separates Sicily from mainland Italy?
Answer: The Strait of Messina
It is only about 3 kilometers wide at its narrowest point. Ferries cross it many times a day.

Sicily Quiz – The Crossroads of the Mediterranean

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region of Italy, lying just off the toe of the Italian boot. Its capital is Palermo, and other famous cities include Catania, Syracuse, Messina and Taormina. Sicily is known for ancient ruins, volcanoes, beaches, rich food and a long, complex history.

Because of its location, Sicily has been ruled by many peoples: Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Spaniards and others. Each left their mark. Greek temples stand at Agrigento and Selinunte, Arab influence shaped its food and gardens and Norman kings built churches covered with golden mosaics, such as Monreale Cathedral.

Sicily's landscape is dominated by Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Off the north coast, the Aeolian Islands include Stromboli and Vulcano. The island's coasts have beaches, fishing villages and baroque towns such as Noto, Modica and Ragusa.

Sicily has given the world great minds and great stories. Archimedes was born in Syracuse, and The Godfather made Sicilian villages famous. Today, the island's culture is celebrated in festivals, puppet theater and music.

Food is a highlight: cannoli, cassata, arancini, granita with brioche and fresh seafood. The Strait of Messina separates Sicily from the mainland.

Sicily also has many small islands around it, including the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria and Lampedusa. Ferries and flights connect the island with mainland Italy, and in summer, Sicilian beaches fill with visitors from across Europe.

This quiz covers the history, landmarks, nature and food of Sicily.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers, history fans and food lovers.

Sicily's size and its Trinacria symbol
The Valley of the Temples and Taormina
Archimedes of Syracuse
The Godfather villages and Monreale
Cannoli and Sicilian food
Stromboli and the Strait of Messina

Quick Facts About Sicily

Mount Etna rises about 3,300 meters, though its height changes with eruptions.
Palermo's markets, such as Ballarò, date back to Arab times.
Sicilian puppet theater, Opera dei Pupi, is UNESCO intangible heritage.
Ortigia is the historic island center of Syracuse.
The Scala dei Turchi is a white cliff shaped like a staircase.
Sicily produces large amounts of lemons, oranges and almonds.