 - 1. What country is Cortina d'Ampezzo located in?
A) Austria B) Switzerland C) Italy D) France
- 2. What type of destination is Cortina d'Ampezzo known for?
A) Historical site B) Jungle safari C) Beach resort D) Ski resort
- 3. Which mountain range surrounds Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Dolomites B) Himalayas C) Alps D) Rockies
- 4. What is the main language spoken in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Italian B) Spanish C) French D) German
- 5. In which Italian region is Cortina d'Ampezzo situated?
A) Sicily B) Tuscany C) Lombardy D) Veneto
- 6. Which famous event has Cortina d'Ampezzo hosted multiple times?
A) Football World Cup B) Wimbledon C) Winter Olympics D) F1 Grand Prix
- 7. Which lake is closest to Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Lake Tahoe B) Lake Superior C) Lake Como D) Lake Misurina
- 8. Which of the following is a popular activity in Cortina d'Ampezzo besides skiing?
A) Scuba diving B) Hiking C) Skydiving D) Surfing
- 9. Which of the following is a traditional dish in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Pasta Carbonara B) Sushi C) Casunziei D) Tacos
- 10. What color are the flags that mark the ski routes in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Blue B) Yellow C) Red D) Green
- 11. What famous movie was partially filmed in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Jurassic Park B) The Lord of the Rings C) The Pink Panther D) Titanic
- 12. What is the highest peak in the Dolomites near Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Mont Blanc B) Mount Everest C) Marmolada D) Matterhorn
- 13. What is the local Ladin name for Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Veneto B) Belluno C) Hayden D) Anpezo
- 14. What river flows through Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Adige River B) Boite River C) Po River D) Arno River
- 15. Which historical empire ruled Cortina d'Ampezzo from 1508 until 1918?
A) Roman Empire B) French Empire C) Habsburg Empire D) Venetian Republic
- 16. What is the Latin motto of Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) VENI, VIDI, VICI B) E PLURIBUS UNUM C) IN GOD WE TRUST D) MODO VIVO AC TUTA QUIESCO
- 17. Which church in Cortina d'Ampezzo was built between 1769 and 1775?
A) St. Mark's Basilica B) Santa Maria Assunta C) Cathedral of Belluno D) Basilica Minore dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo
- 18. In which year did Cortina d'Ampezzo first host the Winter Olympics?
A) 1968 B) 1980 C) 1956 D) 1944
- 19. Which professional ice hockey team is based in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Hockey Club Val Pusteria B) HC Milano Rossoblu C) SG Cortina D) Asiago Hockey
- 20. Which film was not shot in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) For Your Eyes Only B) Cliffhanger C) The Pink Panther D) The Godfather
- 21. What does the name 'Amplitium' derive from?
A) 'Altus', meaning 'high' B) 'Amicus', meaning 'friend' C) 'Amplus', meaning 'wide' D) 'Ampio', meaning 'ample'
- 22. In which century was Etruscan writing introduced in the province of Cadore?
A) 4th century B.C. B) 6th century B.C. C) 3rd century B.C. D) 5th century B.C.
- 23. Who conquered Ampezzo in 1420?
A) The Lombards B) The Habsburgs C) The Holy Roman Empire D) The Republic of Venice
- 24. To whom did the people of Ampezzo swear loyalty in 1511?
A) King Louis XII of France B) Pope Leo X C) Emperor Maximilian D) Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
- 25. What language did Ampezzo conserve despite being an Austrian possession until 1920?
A) Italian B) Venetian C) Ladin, a Rhaeto-Romance language D) German
- 26. What was the Ampezzo forest's status in 1874?
A) It was annexed by Italy. B) It was sold to private investors. C) It was declared a national park. D) It became the property of the Carnic Woods Consortium.
- 27. Which treaty initially allowed the Habsburg Empire to retain Ampezzo?
A) The Congress of Vienna B) The Treaty of Versailles C) The Treaty of Campo Formio D) The Treaty of Tordesillas
- 28. In which year did Italy enter World War I?
A) 1915 B) 1944 C) 1917 D) 1920
- 29. How many male inhabitants of Cortina d'Ampezzo tried to fight the Italian troops during World War I?
A) 1000 B) 750 C) 500 D) 669
- 30. What was the outcome for the male inhabitants who tried to fight the Italian troops?
A) They successfully defended their town. B) They had to retreat. C) They joined the Italian forces. D) They were captured and imprisoned.
- 31. Which group occupied Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1917?
A) British soldiers B) Tyrolean Standschützen C) Italian troops D) Russian forces
- 32. In which year was Ampezzo definitively ceded to Italy following World War I?
A) 1920 B) 1917 C) 1945 D) 1956
- 33. To which province was Cortina d'Ampezzo incorporated in 1923?
A) Rome B) Milan C) Belluno D) Venice
- 34. What was Cortina d'Ampezzo designated as after World War I?
A) A major redoubt with a large ammunition storage depot. B) A refugee camp. C) An industrial center. D) A military training ground.
- 35. Which year were the Winter Olympic Games supposed to be held in Cortina d'Ampezzo but did not take place?
A) 1944 B) 1960 C) 1956 D) 1972
- 36. What is the resident population of Cortina as of 2008?
A) 6,150 people B) 20,000 people C) 10,000 people D) 15,000 people
- 37. What is the temporary population of Cortina during peak periods?
A) 100,000 B) Around 50,000 C) 30,000 D) 70,000
- 38. How many kilometers of pistes does Cortina offer?
A) 300 km B) 200 km C) 50 km D) 120 km
- 39. Which ski area is linked to the Sella Ronda with an additional 400 km of pistes?
A) Lagazuoi B) Cinque Torri C) Faloria-Cristallo D) Tofana-Socrepes
- 40. In which year was the Cortina ski school founded?
A) 1968 B) 1944 C) 1933 D) 1956
- 41. Which party received the most votes for Cortina in the 2014 European elections?
A) Lega Nord B) The Democratic Party with 30.4% C) Südtiroler Volkspartei D) Forza Italia
- 42. In which valley is Cortina d'Ampezzo situated?
A) The Puster Valley B) The Ampezzo valley C) Agordo D) Val d'Ansiei
- 43. Which mountain is the highest in the Ampezzo Dolomites?
A) Cristallo B) Monte Antelao C) Pomagagnon D) Tofana di Mezzo
- 44. Which of the following is not a frazione in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Alverà B) Acquabona C) Cadelverzo D) Puster Valley
- 45. Which fauna is not mentioned as inhabiting the area around Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Chamois B) Lions C) Roe deer D) Marmots
- 46. Which mountain is located to the west of Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Faloria B) Cristallo C) Pomagagnon D) Tofane
- 47. Which nearby town is located to the south of Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Agordo B) Puster Valley C) San Vito di Cadore D) Val d'Ansiei
- 48. What is the Ladin name for Fiames in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Fiàmes B) Lazedèl C) Ciamulèra D) Ciàe
- 49. Which mountain is the closest high peak to Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Faloria B) Tofana di Mezzo C) Sorapiss D) Pomagagnon
- 50. Which of the following is a feature of Cortina d'Ampezzo's geography?
A) Fast flowing rivers, streams and small lakes B) Large oceans C) Extensive plains D) Deserts
- 51. What is the Ladin name for Cadelverzo?
A) Begontina B) Ciadìn C) Ciàe D) Cadelvèrzo
- 52. Which mountain is located to the northeast of Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Pomagagnon B) Tofane C) Cristallo D) Faloria
- 53. Which of the following animals is occasionally found in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Wolves B) Elephants C) Kangaroos D) Giraffes
- 54. Which frazione has the Ladin name 'Vèra'?
A) Acquabona B) Alverà C) Vera D) Cadelverzo
- 55. What type of climate does Cortina d'Ampezzo have?
A) Cold alpine humid continental B) Desert C) Mediterranean D) Tropical
- 56. Which Köppen classification applies to Cortina d'Ampezzo's climate?
A) Csa B) Dfb C) Af D) BWh
- 57. When did Cortina d'Ampezzo experience a sharp decline in population?
A) During World War II B) After the 1960s C) Before annexation to Italy D) In the early 2000s
- 58. What was the population change in Cortina d'Ampezzo over a 30-year period after the 1960s?
A) Remained stable B) Decreased by 5,000 inhabitants C) Down by 2,099 inhabitants D) Increased by 1,500 inhabitants
- 59. How many births were recorded in Cortina d'Ampezzo in 2008?
A) 44 births B) 23 births C) 67 births D) 100 births
- 60. What was the death rate per thousand inhabitants in Cortina d'Ampezzo in 2008?
A) 5.0‰ B) 15.0‰ C) 10.9‰ D) 7.1‰
- 61. What was the average family size in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) 1.8 persons B) 4.0 persons C) 2.2 persons D) 3.5 persons
- 62. As of January 1, 2025, what percentage of Cortina d'Ampezzo's population were foreign residents?
A) 10.2% B) 5.1% C) 6.4% D) 7.0%
- 63. How does the percentage of foreign residents in Cortina d'Ampezzo compare to that in Belluno?
A) Not comparable B) Lower (5.1% vs 7.0%) C) Equal (5.1%) D) Higher (5.1% vs 10.2%)
- 64. What is the population rank of Cortina d'Ampezzo in its province?
A) Fifth most populous place B) Seventh most populous place C) Tenth most populous place D) First most populous place
- 65. Which language, in addition to Italian, is commonly spoken by the majority of the population in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Ampezzano B) Ladin C) Tyrolean D) Romansh
- 66. In which country is the Romansh language primarily spoken?
A) Italy B) Germany C) Austria D) Switzerland
- 67. When did local authorities decide to use Ladin on street and village signs in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) 1999 B) 1935 C) 1874 D) December 2007
- 68. Which British publication referred to Cortina d'Ampezzo as one of Italy's most famous ski resorts in 2009?
A) Lonely Planet B) Time Magazine C) The Guardian D) National Geographic
- 69. Which hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo is known for its connection with James Bond?
A) Hotel Cornelio B) Miramonti Majestic Grand Hotel C) Hotel Montana D) Grand Hotel Savoia
- 70. What is the main square of Cortina d'Ampezzo named after?
A) Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I B) Local artisan Giovanni Battista C) The famous local mountain guide Angelo Dibona D) Italian statesman Benito Mussolini
- 71. Which museum is located in the Ciasa de ra Regoles?
A) Modern Art Museum 'Mario Rimoldi' B) Cortina d'Ampezzo Historical Museum C) Ladin Language and Culture Museum D) Tyrolean Heritage Museum
- 72. What was the original purpose of the Miramonti Majestic Grand Hotel?
A) A royal palace B) A monastery C) A government building D) An Austro-Hungarian hunting lodge
- 73. Which type of products were appreciated by early British and German vacationers in the late 19th century?
A) Mass-produced goods B) Local handmade products C) Imported luxury items D) Industrial machinery
- 74. In which year was the Rinaldo Zardini Palaeontology Museum established?
A) 1907 B) 1941 C) 1975 D) 1769
- 75. Who gathered and cataloged the fossils in the Rinaldo Zardini Palaeontology Museum?
A) Rinaldo Zardini B) Andrea Brustolon C) Corrado Pitscheider D) Antonio Cantore
- 76. What type of museum is the Regole of Ampezzo Ethnographic Museum?
A) Military B) Ethnographic C) Paleontological D) Modern Art
- 77. Who carved the high wooden altar in the Basilica Minore dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo?
A) Antonio Cantore B) Andrea Brustolon C) Rinaldo Zardini D) Corrado Pitscheider
- 78. In what year was the Chiesa della Madonna della Difesa built?
A) 1750 B) 1935 C) 1941 D) 1791
- 79. Who decorated the Cappella della Beata Vergine di Lourdes?
A) Corrado Pitscheider B) Antonio Cantore C) Andrea Brustolon D) Luigi Ghedina
- 80. In which year was the Cappella di Sant'Antonio da Padova in Chiave completed?
A) 1907 B) 1769 C) 1791 D) 1935
- 81. What event caused serious fire damage to the Cappella di Sant'Antonio da Padova in Chiave?
A) World War I B) Napoleonic troops C) An earthquake D) A local festival
- 82. What year was the shrine at Sacrario militare di Pocol built?
A) 1941 B) 1907 C) 1916 D) 1935
- 83. Who is buried in the crypt of the Sacrario militare di Pocol?
A) Corrado Pitscheider B) Rinaldo Zardini C) General Antonio Cantore D) Andrea Brustolon
- 84. In which year did the construction of Castello de Zanna begin?
A) 1809 B) 1694 C) 1077 D) 1897
- 85. Who held Castello di Botestagno until 1077?
A) The Habsburgs. B) The Germans. C) The Lombards. D) The Venetians.
- 86. Which family controlled Castello di Botestagno in the 13th century?
A) The Lacedelli family. B) The Habsburgs. C) The Austrian authorities. D) The Camino family.
- 87. Which famous writer began writing 'Out of Season' in Cortina d'Ampezzo after losing his manuscripts?
A) Ernest Hemingway B) Dino Buzzati C) Vittorio Gassman D) Saul Bellow
- 88. Which celebrated Italian pianist is honored by the Dino Ciani Festival and Academy?
A) Luigi Nono B) Giacomo Puccini C) Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli D) Dino Ciani
- 89. In which James Bond film was Cortina d'Ampezzo a major location?
A) Skyfall B) Casino Royale C) For Your Eyes Only D) GoldenEye
- 90. Which character does Roger Moore's James Bond meet at the peak of Tofana in 'For Your Eyes Only'?
A) Ernst Stavro Blofeld B) Luigi Ferrara C) Aristotle Kristatos D) Jaws
- 91. What type of event is the Festival of the Bands in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) String quartet concert B) Choir competition C) Brass band festival D) Guitar festival
- 92. Which silent film directed by Erich von Stroheim was set in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Nosferatu B) Blind Husbands C) Metropolis D) The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
- 93. Who won the 1953 Miss Italia contest held in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Marcella Mariani B) Raffaella Carrà C) Sylvia Vartan D) Loretta Goggi
- 94. Which religious community has its headquarters in Pian da Lago, Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Buddhists B) Hindus C) Jehovah's Witnesses D) Protestants
- 95. Which movie used Cortina d'Ampezzo to represent Utah in the winter of 1898?
A) The Great Silence B) Cliffhanger C) The Pink Panther D) Krull
- 96. Which Patricia Highsmith novel mentions Cortina as a winter rendezvous for its main characters?
A) Strangers on a Train B) The Talented Mr. Ripley C) Deep Water D) Ripley Under Ground
- 97. Which movie featured Elizabeth Taylor in a glamorous scene shot in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
A) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof B) Cleopatra C) Ash Wednesday D) Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
- 98. Which movie used Cortina d'Ampezzo for mountain climbing scenes?
A) The Italian Job B) Cliffhanger C) Mission: Impossible D) Die Hard
- 99. On which Dab mux channel can you listen to Radio Cortina Dolomiti in the car within the Tri-Veneto area?
A) 8D (201.072 MHz) B) 7 C) 6 D) 9D
- 100. In which year did Cortina d'Ampezzo host the Red Bull Road Rage event?
A) 2010 B) 2011 C) 2009 D) 2008
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