How Well Do You Know The Aeolian Islands?
Explore the Aeolian Islands through this engaging quiz! Test your knowledge on historical events, geographic locations, and mythological figures related to these enchanting Italian islands. Perfect for learners interested in geography and history.
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True or False: Vulcano is the smallest of the seven islands.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Panarea at 3.34 km2 (1.3 sq. mi) is the smallest of the seven islands with Lipari (37.3 km2), Salina (26.4 km2), Vulcano (20.9 km2), Stromboli (12.2 km2), Filicudi (9.5 km2), Alicudi (5.1 km2), and Panarea (3.3 km2) [https://it.wikipedia.org].Rate this question:
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Who was Aeolus?
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Ruler of the winds in Greek Mythology
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Son of Auson, king in Italy.
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The ancestor of Romulus and Remus
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Hero of the Odyssey as told by Homer
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A. Ruler of the winds in Greek MythologyExplanation
Aeolus was known as the ruler of the winds in Greek Mythology. In Greek mythology, Aeolus was given control over the winds by the gods. He was responsible for keeping them locked away in a cave, only releasing them when instructed to do so by the gods or when it was necessary. Aeolus played a significant role in various myths and legends, as his control over the winds influenced many important events in Greek mythology.Rate this question:
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What used to be one of Lipari's main exports?
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Pumice
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Prickly Pears
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Water
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Fish
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A. PumiceExplanation
Lipari used to export pumice, which is a type of volcanic rock that is lightweight and filled with air bubbles. Pumice is commonly used as an abrasive in various industries, including construction, cosmetics, and horticulture. It is also used in the production of lightweight concrete and as an ingredient in some cleaning products. Due to its abundance on the island, Lipari became known for its pumice exports.Rate this question:
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Which of these are on Lipari? (Select all correct answers).
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Capo Gramignazzi
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Rocche Rosse
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Stimpignato
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Lami
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Sparanello
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A. Rocche Rosse
A. Lami
A. SparanelloExplanation
Capo Gramignazzi is on Salina; Stimpignato on Filicudi; Rocche Rosse, Lami and Sparanello are on Lipari.Rate this question:
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Name the two mountain peaks on Salina.
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Ditella and Vulcano
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Vulcanello and Montagnola
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Montagnole and Fossa delle Felci
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Monte dei Porri and Fossa delle Felci
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A. Monte dei Porri and Fossa delle FelciExplanation
Monte dei Porri and Fossa delle Felci is the correct answer. Ditella is a town on Panarea; Vulcano an island; Vulcanello part of Vulcano; Montagnole on Alicudi and Montagnola on Filicudi.Rate this question:
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True or False: All islands are administered by Lipari as part of the comune di Lipari?
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
All of the islands except Salina are part of the Comune of Lipari. Salina is divided into three comuni, viz. Leni, Malfa and Santa Marina [as of October 2016 when this quiz was created].Rate this question:
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On which island would one find the Terme di San Calogero?
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Alicudi
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Stromboli
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Lipari
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Vulcano
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A. LipariExplanation
The Terme di San Calogero can be found on the island of Lipari.Rate this question:
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In what year did the corsair Ariadeno Barbarossa sack Lipari and carry away most of its people captive?
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1554
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1544
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1349
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1648
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A. 1544Explanation
In 1544, the corsair Ariadeno Barbarossa sacked Lipari and took most of its people captive. This event refers to a historical incident where Barbarossa, a notorious pirate, attacked the island of Lipari and captured a large number of its inhabitants. The year 1544 is significant because it marks the occurrence of this event in history.Rate this question:
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Name the town in this photo (below).
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Ginostra
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Malfa
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Rinella
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Acquacalda
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Quattropani
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A. Malfa -
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True or False: Basiluzzo has a lighthouse at the top.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The lighthouse is on Strombolicchio.Rate this question:
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Which of these people does Diodorus Siculus not mention when he discusses the Aeolian Islands in Book V, 7.
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Aeneas
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Liparus
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Odysseus
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Aeolus
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A. AeneasExplanation
"And when Liparus had already come to old age, Aeolus, the son of Hippotes, came to Lipara with certain companions . . . This is the Aeolus to whom, the myth relates, Odysseus came in the course of his wanderings."Rate this question:
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Where is this (see photo below)?
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Filicudi
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Vulcano
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Alicudi
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Lipari
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A. VulcanoExplanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is Vulcano.Rate this question:
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True or False: Most of those who resettled the Aeolian Islands after Barbarossa's time were Spaniards.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
"Most" and "after Barbarossa" are the key words here. "Most" seem to have come from Sicily, Calabria and other parts of Italy while some did come from Spain. Most of the soldiers stationed at the garrison in Lipari immediately after 1544 were from the Iberian peninsula.Rate this question:
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On which island would you find all three: Gelso, Monte Molineddo and Grotta dei Pisani?
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Vulcano
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Stromboli
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Filicudi
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Lipari
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A. VulcanoExplanation
The correct answer is Vulcano because all three locations mentioned - Gelso, Monte Molineddo, and Grotta dei Pisani - are found on the island of Vulcano.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the church in Pollara on Salina?
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Sant'Anna
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Sant'Onofrio
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San Francesco
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Sant'Antonio
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A. Sant'OnofrioExplanation
The correct answer is Sant'Onofrio. This is the name of the church located in Pollara on Salina.Rate this question:
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In Greek mythology, Aeolus married the daughter of Liparus, the first king of Lipari. What was her name?
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Helen
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Cyanê
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Electra
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Lavinia
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Dido
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A. CyanêExplanation
"Aeolus, the son of Hippotes, came to Lipara with certain companions and married Cyanê, the daughter of Liparus...." (Diodorus Siculus, V, 7).
The others are Helen of Troy; the Pleiad Electra mother of Dardanus and a later Electra daughter of Agamemnon; Latinus' daughter Lavinia married Aeneas; and Dido was the founder and first queen of the city of Carthage.Rate this question:
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