Italy civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Italy with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
Italy's parliamentary republic, the two chambers of Parliament, the President and the 1948 Constitution.
Practise only: Government and law →
What form of government does Italy have?
A parliamentary republic
Italy has been a parliamentary republic since 1946. The government needs the confidence of Parliament.
What are the two chambers of the Italian Parliament?
The Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of the Republic
The Italian Parliament has two chambers with equal powers: the Camera dei Deputati and the Senato della Repubblica.
When did the Constitution of the Italian Republic come into force?
1 January 1948
The Constitution was approved by the Constituent Assembly in December 1947 and came into force on 1 January 1948.
How long is the term of the President of the Italian Republic?
Seven years
The President is elected by Parliament in joint session, with regional delegates, for a seven-year term.
How many regions is Italy divided into?
20
Italy has 20 regions, five of which have a special statute giving them extra autonomy.
History 5 questions
Unification in 1861, Garibaldi, the 1946 referendum, liberation in 1945 and Italy's role in founding the EEC.
In which year was the Kingdom of Italy proclaimed?
1861
The Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed on 17 March 1861, with Victor Emmanuel II as its first king.
Who led the Expedition of the Thousand in 1860?
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Giuseppe Garibaldi led about a thousand volunteers to Sicily in 1860, a key step in the unification of Italy.
What does Italy’s Republic Day on 2 June commemorate?
The 1946 referendum that made Italy a republic
On 2 and 3 June 1946 Italians voted in a referendum to replace the monarchy with a republic. Women voted nationally for the first time.
What does Italy commemorate on 25 April?
Liberation from Nazi and Fascist rule in 1945
Liberation Day on 25 April marks the 1945 uprising and the end of Nazi occupation and Fascist rule in Italy.
Under which 1957 treaty was Italy a founding member of the European Economic Community?
The Treaty of Rome
The Treaty of Rome, signed in Rome in 1957 by six countries including Italy, created the European Economic Community.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Rome, the Po and Etna, the green, white and red flag and the national anthem.
Practise only: Geography, culture and symbols →
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
Rome is Italy's capital and the seat of Parliament, the government and the President.
What are the colours of the Italian flag?
Green, white and red vertical stripes
The Italian flag, the Tricolore, has three equal vertical bands of green, white and red.
What is the longest river in Italy?
The Po
The Po flows about 650 kilometres from the Alps across northern Italy to the Adriatic Sea. The Tiber flows through Rome.
What is the title of the Italian national anthem?
Il Canto degli Italiani
The anthem is Il Canto degli Italiani, also known as the Inno di Mameli after its author Goffredo Mameli.
Which active volcano stands on the island of Sicily?
Mount Etna
Mount Etna, on the east coast of Sicily, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Vesuvius is near Naples.
Think you know them?
Take a timed mock exam in the real Italy Civics format.