| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| What famous explorer was born in Genoa? | Christopher Colombus | 86%
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| What event did the city host in 2001, leading to violent anti-globalization protests? | G8 summit | 84%
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| Who was Niccolò Paganini? | A violinist | 79%
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| What political system was in place in Genoa from the 11th to 18th century? | Maritime republic | 77%
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| What makes the football club Genoa CFC special? | It is the first Italian club founded | 72%
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| What is the name of the city in Italian? | Genova | 68%
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| What Italian region is Genoa located in? | Liguria | 66%
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| What sauce, often served with pasta, is a specialty of Genoa? | Pesto | 58%
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| Which of these islands was NEVER settled by Genoa? | Fuerteventura | 50%
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| The city's nickname is "La Superba". What does it mean? | The Proud | 28%
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