1. To what extent was this country ruled by others?

Use evidence to support your

answer.
Italy was divided into the North Italian Plain and Italian Alps, the Peninsula south of the
plain, and Sardinia, Sicily and other small islands.

2. Which 20
th
century events had the greatest influence on this country? Choose two
events and explain their impact.
WWII- End result was that Italy was left politically unstable, military people were either
missing or killed.
U.S Civil War- 4 years of fighting gave up troops and air force

3. Identify the following:
Topic Details
Well known cities, regions, or
landforms
Rome is a well-known city in Italy because tourists
visit to see the history and view the culture.
Relative size (size in relationship to
another place)
Italy is almost the size of Arizona but not quite
there.
Description of natural environment Adults to work and children and teens go to school.
Population size Approximated 58 million people live in Italy
Degree of diversity (1=homogenous;
10=very diverse) with explanation
Italy is about a 4 in diversity because there is tourist
come and visit Rome.
Languages/Alphabets Italian is the official language spoken that is mostly
spoken. But other languages they may speak is
French, Slovene, and German.

4. How does folklore influence the peoples worldview or actions? Explain your answer
using specific details.
The people worshipped Romulus after his death when his twin brother killed him. He
was worshipped as the god Quirinus because Remus and Romulus both found Rome after
being suckled by wolves.

5. What religion(s) is practiced in this country, and how does it impact the people?
90% of the population are Roman Catholics and about one-third of them attend
church daily. The church's view on abortion and divorce impacts marriages plus the
families.

6. Are rites of passage in this country similar to or different from rites of passage in the
U.S.? Explain your answer using specific pieces of evidence.
The rites of passage in Italy and U.S. is very much similar. Like both countries have
religious rituals like baptism, first communion, confirmation and marriage. And teenagers
have the same likes in clothes, music and entertainment

7. What tips on interpersonal behavior might you give to an American who is about to
travel to this country? Provide at least three.
Be open, outgoing, and engage in their conversation. And shake their hand.
8. Is the standard of living in this country better, worse, or about the same as that of the
U.S.? Justify your answer with at least three pieces of evidence.
The standard of living is about the same as the U.S. The average families live in
apartments or two story homes like the U.S. Also they are becoming an industrialized
country that keeps growing. Lastly, Average life expectancy is 80 years, and the infant
mortality rate is below the European average.

9. Is family important in this country? Why or why not? Use specific details in your
response.
Family is important to Italians because everything is influenced by the family like
marriage choices, business relationship, and employment. Plus marriage is influenced from
the Catholic Church.

10. Does this country have distinctive traditional clothing? Explain your answer citing
specific details.
From 1922-1942, the black shirt was the uniform. But now jeans are very popular but
not if they are frayed or tattered. Clothing they were fashionable silk ties with delicately cut
suits for men. And for women are elegant dresses or skirts plus a blouses.

11. How has globalization impacted food and diet in this country? Explain your answer
using specific facts.
Globalization made the food spread across other countries and become popular.
Like pizza, pasta and sauce, venice, eggplant, and zucchini. These food people eat all
around the world now because it became worldwide.

12. How might your educational experience in this country differ from the schooling you
receive in the U.S.?
Education in Italy is free between the ages of 6-14 years old. The secondary
education is offered either in science or humanities. Plus choice a technical or
teacher training school to learn.

13. What cultural influences or accomplishments is this country best known for? List and
describe at least three.
Italy is best known for the architecture and sculpture of ancient Rome. Also they are
well known from great composers like Vivaldi at playing the violin. Plus Italy is best known
from the artist Leonardo Da Vinci, who created the Mona Lisa painting.

14. Summarize the overall economy of this country in 2-3 sentences.
Most people live in apartment or two story high homes. And Standard of living is
higher than south Italy.
15. How do people of this country spend their leisure time? List at least five
activities. Would you want to live there?
Italians like to watch soccer games in the stadium or watch it on TV. Or go to a cafe
with their friends in which they can stay as long as they want to. On Sundays the whole
family will go to an outdoor restaurant for a meal and spend the whole days there. Also the
beach is a popular hangout that people like to do on the free time. Or Italians are doing a
bicycle race.

16. List (in order of significance) what you feel are the three biggest problems that this
country needs to resolve.
One big problem the mafia violence because it involves gangs, drugs and
kidnappings. Also another big problem is high unemployment because it leaves a lot of
people with no income and a job. And another problem that should be resolved is the
economic growth.

17. Are all people treated equally in this country? Why or why not? Explain your answer
using specific evidence.
At the most part people are treated equally. But in some parts of Italy they tolerate
and accept of same-sex marriage or homosexuals. While other parts in Italy discriminate
same sex marriage. But more people in Italy are beginning to approve same-sex marriage.