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The Corruption Scandals of Tangentopoli - Quiz
Contributed by: Simpson
  • 1. What was Tangentopoli?
A) A city in Italy
B) A political corruption scandal in Italy
C) A type of Italian clothing
D) A famous Italian dish
  • 2. When did the Tangentopoli scandals primarily occur?
A) In the 1980s
B) In the early 1990s
C) In the late 1990s
D) In the 2000s
  • 3. What was the central issue of the Tangentopoli scandal?
A) Organized crime activities
B) Environmental violations
C) Tax evasion by corporations
D) Bribery and corruption in public contracts
  • 4. Which Italian judge played a key role in exposing the Tangentopoli scandals?
A) Paolo Borsellino
B) Giovanni Falcone
C) Antonio Di Pietro
D) Pietro Grasso
  • 5. What was the name of the operation that initiated the investigations into Tangentopoli?
A) Operation Silver Spoon
B) Operation Safe City
C) Operation Clean Hands
D) Operation Clean Slate
  • 6. Which party emerged significantly after the collapse of the First Republic?
A) The Democratic Party
B) The Italian Left
C) Forza Italia
D) The Five Star Movement
  • 7. What was a major consequence for political leaders involved in Tangentopoli?
A) They received medals for service
B) They left politics voluntarily
C) They were re-elected
D) Many were arrested and convicted
  • 8. What type of investigations were conducted during Tangentopoli?
A) Research studies
B) International investigations
C) Military investigations
D) Judicial investigations
  • 9. What did the Tangentopoli scandals reveal about Italian politics?
A) High levels of transparency
B) Widespread corruption
C) Strong public trust in politicians
D) Effective governance
  • 10. In which year did Operation Clean Hands begin?
A) 1992
B) 2000
C) 1989
D) 1995
  • 11. What is the English translation of 'Tangentopoli'?
A) Politician's Paradise
B) Graft Town
C) Bribesville
D) Corruption City
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