- 1. What is the typical color of a Venetian gondola?
A) Black
B) Blue
C) White
D) Red
- 2. Who traditionally rows the gondola in Venice?
A) Gondolier
B) Sailor
C) Captain
D) Navigator
- 3. What material is most commonly used to make a gondola?
A) Steel
B) Concrete
C) Wood
D) Plastic
- 4. What is the purpose of the comb-like structure at the front of a gondola?
A) Navigation aid
B) Increased stability
C) For hanging lanterns
D) Decoration
- 5. In what century did the earliest ancestors of the gondola appear in Venice?
A) 11th
B) 15th
C) 13th
D) 9th
- 6. What is the name of the famous canal in Venice where gondolas glide past historic buildings?
A) Grand Canal
B) Romantic Canal
C) Venetian Canal
D) Gondola Canal
- 7. What is the maximum number of passengers a standard Venetian gondola can carry?
A) Four
B) Six
C) Ten
D) Eight
- 8. What body of water are gondolas most commonly found on in Venice?
A) Rivers
B) Lakes
C) Canals
D) Ponds
- 9. What is the name of the traditional gondola song sung by gondoliers?
A) Anthem
B) Ballad
C) Barcarolle
D) Serenade
- 10. How many oarlocks are typically found on a gondola?
A) Four
B) One
C) Three
D) Two
|