How Well Do You Know The Aeolian Islands?

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1. Match these towns with the island they are on.
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How Well Do You Know The Aeolian Islands? - Quiz

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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2. Match the current islands with their ancient Greek names.
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3. Match these towns to their respective islands.
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4. True or False:  Vulcano is the smallest of the seven islands.

Explanation

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].

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5. Who was Aeolus?

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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.

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6. What used to be one of Lipari's main exports?

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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.

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7. Which of these are on Lipari?  (Select all correct answers).

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Capo Gramignazzi is on Salina; Stimpignato on Filicudi; Rocche Rosse, Lami and Sparanello are on Lipari.

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8. Match these churches on Salina with their respective towns.
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9. Name the two mountain peaks on Salina.

Explanation

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.

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10. True or False:  All islands are administered by Lipari as part of the comune di Lipari?

Explanation

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].

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11. On which island would one find the Terme di San Calogero?

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The Terme di San Calogero can be found on the island of Lipari.

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12. In what year did the corsair Ariadeno Barbarossa sack Lipari and carry away most of its people captive?

Explanation

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.

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13. Name the town in this photo (below).

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14. True or False:  Basiluzzo has a lighthouse at the top.

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The lighthouse is on Strombolicchio.

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15. Which of these people does Diodorus Siculus not mention when he discusses the Aeolian Islands in Book V, 7.

Explanation

"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."

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16. Where is this (see photo below)?

Explanation

Based on the given options, the correct answer is Vulcano.

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17. True or False:  Most of those who resettled the Aeolian Islands after Barbarossa's time were Spaniards.

Explanation

"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.

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18. On which island would you find all three:  Gelso, Monte Molineddo and Grotta dei Pisani?

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The correct answer is Vulcano because all three locations mentioned - Gelso, Monte Molineddo, and Grotta dei Pisani - are found on the island of Vulcano.

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19. What is the name of the church in Pollara on Salina?

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The correct answer is Sant'Onofrio. This is the name of the church located in Pollara on Salina.

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20. In Greek mythology, Aeolus married the daughter of Liparus, the first king of Lipari.  What was her name?

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"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.

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Match these towns with the island they are on.
Match the current islands with their ancient Greek names.
Match these towns to their respective islands.
True or False:  Vulcano is the smallest of the seven islands.
Who was Aeolus?
What used to be one of Lipari's main exports?
Which of these are on Lipari?  (Select all correct answers).
Match these churches on Salina with their respective towns.
Name the two mountain peaks on Salina.
True or False:  All islands are administered by Lipari as part of...
On which island would one find the Terme di San Calogero?
In what year did the corsair Ariadeno Barbarossa sack Lipari and carry...
Name the town in this photo (below).
True or False:  Basiluzzo has a lighthouse at the top.
Which of these people does Diodorus Siculus not mention when he...
Where is this (see photo below)?
True or False:  Most of those who resettled the Aeolian Islands...
On which island would you find all three:  Gelso, Monte Molineddo...
What is the name of the church in Pollara on Salina?
In Greek mythology, Aeolus married the daughter of Liparus, the first...
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