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1. What famous explorer was born in Genoa?
Born in 1451 in Genoa, he later set sail under the Crown of Castile.
2. What Italian region is Genoa located in?
3. What is the name of the city in Italian?
4. What sauce, often served with pasta, is a specialty of Genoa?
5. What political system was in place in Genoa from the 11th to 18th century?
6. The city's nickname is "La Superba". What does it mean?
7. Who was Niccolò Paganini?
He is known as one of the most influential violinists in history.
8. What makes the football club Genoa CFC special?
Established in 1893, Genoa is Italy's oldest existing football team and one of the first founded outside England.
9. Which of these islands was NEVER settled by Genoa?
Fuerteventura is part of the Canary islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
10. What event did the city host in 2001, leading to violent anti-globalization protests?
The event even led to the death of one protester. As a result, future meetings of this kind avoided taking place in similar urban settings.