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Which four regions combined make Central Italy?

Which historical period is most closely associated with the cultural flourishing of Florence in Central Italy?

The Apennine Mountains have little influence on the climate and agriculture of Central Italy.

Match the following Central Italian cities with their key historical or cultural attribute:

Siena
Florence
Pisa
Rome
Center of the Roman Empire and the Catholic Church
Famous for the Palio horse race
Cradle of the Renaissance
Home of the Leaning Tower
Which family's patronage significantly influenced the artistic development of Florence during the Renaissance?

Civita di Bagnoregio is easily accessible by car.

Match the following dishes to the Central Italian region they are most associated with:

Porchetta
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Truffles
Cacio e Pepe
Umbria
Rome
Tuscany
Lazio
Which of the following best describes La Scarzuola?

The Renaissance had a minimal impact on the culinary traditions of Central Italy.

Match the following locations with their descriptions:

Pitigliano
Gubbio
Urbino
San Gimignano
A Renaissance gem, famed for its Ducal Palace and as the birthplace of Raphael.
A medieval hilltop town in Umbria, remarkably well-preserved and steeped in history.
Famous for its medieval towers, offering panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside.
Known as 'Little Jerusalem' with a historic Jewish community built into a tuff cliff.
Which of these is not a region within Central Italy?

The Roman Empire had minimal influence on modern legal systems.

Match the following historical sites with their descriptions:

Florence Historic Center
Necropolis of Populonia
Colosseum
Pantheon
One of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings with an iconic dome.
An enduring symbol of Roman power, famous for gladiatorial games.
Etruscan burial site, offering a rare window into pre-Roman Italy.
A UNESCO World Heritage site packed with architectural and artistic treasures.
Which Tuscan village is known as 'The Spiral Village'?

The Po River flows through Rome and is vital to the city's water supply.

Match each Central Italian region with a product it is closely associated with:

Umbria
Marche
Lazio
Tuscany
Truffles
La Quintana di Ascoli Piceno
Olive Oil
Pecorino Romano Cheese
Which of the following best describes the role of the Apennine Mountains in Central Italy?

Modern Central Italy is solely reliant on agriculture for its economic contributions.

Match the hidden Tuscan destinations with their defining characteristic:

Lunigiana
San Galgano Abbey
Murlo
Calcata Vecchia
artist haven, known for its bohemian spirit
roofless, thirteenth-century Abbey with mystical atmosphere
important Etruscan mining center
land of countless stone castles and fortresses
What town in Central Italy is known as ‘Little Jerusalem’ for its historic Jewish community

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