Question 1: Today’s image takes us to the Palazzo Zuccari in Rome. What’s the city’s nickname?
- The Eternal City
- The City of Lights
- The City that Never Sleeps
Correct Answer: The Eternal City
Fact: Rome has several nicknames, including Caput Mundi (the capital of the world) and Urbs Aeterna (the eternal city). Although Roman mythology says that the city was founded in 753 BCE, people have been living there for much longer. In fact, with a history spanning 28 centuries, it’s one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in Europe.
Question 2: What river runs through Rome?
- Arno
- Tiber
- Po
Correct Answer: Tiber
Fact: The Tiber is Italy’s third-longest river, flowing south from the Apennine Mountains for 252 miles. Rome was founded on the banks of the Tiber, which was a vital river for the Roman Empire, giving its citizens a way to travel to and trade with the rest of the world.
Question 3: Which of these creatures appears in Roman mythology?
- Kraken
- Faun
- Wendigo
Correct Answer: Faun
Fact: Fauns appear in both Roman and Greek mythology. Depicted as half human and half goat, fauns are forest-dwelling, music-loving creatures that love dancing and partying. In Roman mythology, these spirit gods were associated with Faunus, the god of plains, fields, and forests.