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Sorrento - Quiz
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  • 1. Which body of water does Sorrento overlook?
A) Adriatic Sea
B) Bay of Naples
C) Ionian Sea
D) Tyrrhenian Sea
  • 2. What is the Roman name for Sorrento?
A) Nuceria
B) Surriento
C) Stabiae
D) Surrentum
  • 3. What is Limoncello made from?
A) Lemon juice, sugar, and vodka
B) Orange rinds, water, and wine
C) Lemon rinds, alcohol, water, and sugar
D) Lemon rinds, alcohol, and honey
  • 4. Which rail network has its southern terminus in Sorrento?
A) Circumvesuviana
B) Trenitalia
C) Ferrovie dello Stato
D) Italo
  • 5. What are the three crafts Sorrento is widely known for?
A) Glassblowing, sculpture, and painting
B) Embroidery, jewelry, and woodworking
C) Pottery, weaving, and metalwork
D) Ceramics, lacework, and marquetry
  • 6. Who influenced the oldest ruins of Surrentum dating from 600 BC?
A) Osci
B) Greeks
C) Romans
D) Etruscans
  • 7. According to the text, what did Titus restore in Surrentum after the earthquake of 79 AD?
A) The horologium
B) The temple of Athena
C) The aqueduct reservoir
D) The city walls
  • 8. Which two temples were considered the most important in Surrentum?
A) Apollo and Jupiter
B) Hercules and Venus
C) Athena and the Sirens
D) Mars and Neptune
  • 9. What was Surrentum famous for in antiquity?
A) Wine, fish, and red Campanian vases
B) Limoncello, olives, and citrus
C) Woodwork, ceramics, and lacework
D) Silk, marble, and gold
  • 10. What mythological figure is said to have founded Sorrento according to Diodorus Siculus?
A) Ausonus
B) Liparus
C) Statius
D) Ulysses
  • 11. What is the name of the villa on the Capo di Sorrento?
A) Villa of Pollius Felix
B) Hotel Vittoria
C) Bagni della Regina Giovanna
D) Hotel Bellevue Syrene
  • 12. Which road connects Sorrento and Amalfi along high cliffs?
A) Amalfi Drive
B) Tyrrhenian Path
C) Sorrentine Way
D) Coastal Highway
  • 13. Before Roman control, to which town was Surrentum subject?
A) Nuceria
B) Stabiae
C) Naples
D) Capri
  • 14. What agricultural products are produced in Sorrento?
A) Potatoes, tomatoes, and rye
B) Apples, pears, and wheat
C) Grapes, corn, and tobacco
D) Citrus fruit, wine, nuts, and olives
  • 15. What was the significance of the 300-metre section south-west of the ancient town?
A) It was the residential quarter
B) It was the only section defended by walls
C) It was where the harbour was located
D) It was the site of the main temple
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