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Study Guide: The Triveneto Region: Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Dimensions

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The Triveneto Region: Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Dimensions Study Guide

Geographical and Conceptual Foundations

The Triveneto region is exclusively defined by its modern administrative boundaries within Italy.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Triveneto is primarily a historical region that traditionally extended beyond modern Italian administrative boundaries into present-day Slovenia and Croatia, even though its modern usage often refers to three specific Italian administrative regions.

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The term 'Nord-Est' in Italian is an unambiguous reference solely to the Triveneto region, without any broader statistical implications.

Answer: False

Explanation: While 'Nord-Est' is often used to refer to the Triveneto, it is also a broader statistical region of Northeast Italy that includes Emilia-Romagna, making the reference ambiguous.

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Venezia Euganea, Venezia Giulia, and Venezia Tridentina are the three distinct historical regions that constitute the Triveneto.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Triveneto is historically defined by the three smaller regions of Venezia Euganea, Venezia Giulia, and Venezia Tridentina.

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The name 'Triveneto' originates from a medieval duchy that once controlled the area.

Answer: False

Explanation: The name 'Triveneto' derives from the ancient Roman region 'Venetia et Histria,' not a medieval duchy.

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In modern Italian languages, 'Tre Venezie' is more commonly used in Northern Italy, while 'Triveneto' is preferred in Southern Italy.

Answer: False

Explanation: The usage is the reverse: 'Triveneto' is more common in Northern Italian languages, and 'Tre Venezie' in Southern Italian languages.

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The modern administrative regions of Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol collectively represent the contemporary Triveneto area.

Answer: True

Explanation: The modern Triveneto is defined by the administrative regions of Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

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The modern Triveneto region includes the province of Bologna.

Answer: False

Explanation: The province of Bologna is not listed among the provinces encompassed by the modern Triveneto region.

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The Triveneto area has no corresponding religious administrative entity.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Triveneto area corresponds to the Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Region of Triveneto.

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The Roman region 'Venetia et Histria' is the etymological origin of the name 'Triveneto'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The name 'Triveneto' is derived from the ancient Roman region 'Venetia et Histria'.

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What is the primary historical and geographical definition of Triveneto?

Answer: A historical region in northeastern Italy, traditionally encompassing western areas of present-day Slovenia and Croatia.

Explanation: The Triveneto is defined as a historical region in northeastern Italy, extending into parts of modern Slovenia and Croatia.

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Which of the following is an alternative name for Triveneto that should not be confused with a broader statistical region?

Answer: Nord-Est

Explanation: The term 'Nord-Est' is an alternative name for Triveneto, but it is also used for a broader statistical region that includes Emilia-Romagna.

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Which three smaller historical regions comprise the Triveneto?

Answer: Venezia Euganea, Venezia Giulia, Venezia Tridentina

Explanation: The Triveneto is historically composed of Venezia Euganea, Venezia Giulia, and Venezia Tridentina.

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From which ancient Roman region did the Triveneto territory derive its name?

Answer: Venetia et Histria

Explanation: The Triveneto territory was named after the ancient Roman region 'Venetia et Histria'.

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How does the usage of 'Triveneto' and 'Tre Venezie' differ in modern Italian languages?

Answer: 'Triveneto' is used in Northern Italian, 'Tre Venezie' in Southern Italian.

Explanation: In modern Italian, 'Triveneto' is more common in Northern Italy, while 'Tre Venezie' is preferred in Southern Italy.

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Which three administrative regions of Italy are currently included under the name Triveneto?

Answer: Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol

Explanation: The modern Triveneto encompasses the administrative regions of Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

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Which of the following provinces is NOT listed as part of the modern Triveneto region?

Answer: Florence

Explanation: Florence is not among the provinces listed as part of the modern Triveneto region.

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What significant non-administrative entity also corresponds to the Triveneto area?

Answer: The Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Region of Triveneto

Explanation: The Triveneto area also aligns with the Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Region of Triveneto.

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Pre-Napoleonic Historical Context

Before the French Revolutionary Wars, the Republic of Venice controlled all three historical regions of the Triveneto.

Answer: False

Explanation: Before the French Revolutionary Wars, the Republic of Venice controlled Venezia Euganea and parts of Venezia Giulia, but Venezia Tridentina and other parts of Venezia Giulia were under the Holy Roman Empire.

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The Habsburg monarchy was a major power within the Holy Roman Empire that controlled significant parts of the Triveneto before the French Revolutionary Wars.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Habsburg monarchy, ruling Austria, controlled many areas within the Holy Roman Empire that formed parts of the Triveneto prior to the French Revolutionary Wars.

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Fiume was transferred to the Kingdom of Hungary as a 'Corpus separatum' in 1779, removing it from the Holy Roman Empire.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 1779, Fiume was removed from the Holy Roman Empire and transferred to the Kingdom of Hungary as a 'Corpus separatum'.

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The 'Reichsdeputationshauptschluss' was a treaty that transferred Fiume to Hungary in 1779.

Answer: False

Explanation: Fiume was transferred to Hungary in 1779 as a 'Corpus separatum'. The 'Reichsdeputationshauptschluss' was an act in 1803 that incorporated the Prince-Bishoprics of Trent and Brixen into Tyrol.

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Before the French Revolutionary Wars, which power controlled Venezia Euganea and parts of Venezia Giulia?

Answer: The Republic of Venice

Explanation: Prior to the French Revolutionary Wars, Venezia Euganea and parts of Venezia Giulia were under the control of the Republic of Venice.

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Which major European monarchy controlled many areas within the Holy Roman Empire that constituted parts of the Triveneto?

Answer: The Habsburg monarchy

Explanation: The Habsburg monarchy held significant control over many areas within the Holy Roman Empire that formed parts of the Triveneto.

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What was the status of Fiume in 1779 when it was removed from the Holy Roman Empire?

Answer: A 'Corpus separatum' transferred to the Kingdom of Hungary

Explanation: In 1779, Fiume was transferred from the Holy Roman Empire to the Kingdom of Hungary as a 'Corpus separatum'.

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Napoleonic and Post-Napoleonic Transformations (1796-1866)

The Prince-Bishoprics of Trent and Brixen were incorporated into the County of Tyrol in 1803 due to the Treaty of Pressburg.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Prince-Bishoprics of Trent and Brixen were incorporated into the County of Tyrol in 1803 as a result of the 'Reichsdeputationshauptschluss,' not the Treaty of Pressburg.

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The Republic of Venice voluntarily dissolved itself in 1797 to avoid conflict with French Republican forces.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Republic of Venice was occupied and subsequently dissolved by French Republican forces, not through a voluntary act.

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After the dissolution of the Republic of Venice in 1797, all its former territories, including Lombard areas, were immediately transferred to the Habsburgs.

Answer: False

Explanation: While eastern areas (Venezia Euganea and Venezia Giulia) were transferred to the Habsburgs, former Lombard areas became part of the Cisalpine Republic.

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The Peace of Pressburg in 1805 resulted in Austria gaining significant new territories in the Triveneto region.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Peace of Pressburg in 1805 compelled Austria to cede territories, including Tyrol and the Venetian Province, to Bavaria and Napoleonic Italy, respectively.

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The Treaty of Schönbrunn in 1809 led to southern Tyrol becoming part of Napoleonic Italy and Austria ceding its remaining parts of Venezia Giulia to the Napoleonic Illyrian Provinces.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Treaty of Schönbrunn in 1809 resulted in southern Tyrol being ceded to Napoleonic Italy and Austria ceding its remaining Venezia Giulia territories to the Napoleonic Illyrian Provinces.

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The entire Triveneto area remained under continuous Austrian rule from 1800 until 1866.

Answer: False

Explanation: While the Triveneto was under Austrian rule from 1815 to 1866, there was a period of Napoleonic control between 1805 and 1815, meaning rule was not continuous from 1800.

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From 1815 to 1866, Venezia Euganea was administered as part of the Austrian Littoral.

Answer: False

Explanation: From 1815 to 1866, Venezia Euganea was incorporated into the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, while Venezia Giulia became part of the Austrian Littoral after 1849.

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Fiume's administrative status under Austrian influence was stable between 1815 and 1860, consistently remaining part of Hungary.

Answer: False

Explanation: Fiume's status was not stable; it was part of Illyria, then restored to Hungary, transferred to Croatia, and then restored to Hungary again between 1815 and 1860.

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The Congress of Vienna in 1815 established the Free Territory of Trieste.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Congress of Vienna in 1815 re-established Austrian rule over the Triveneto. The Free Territory of Trieste was established after World War II, not in 1815.

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What event in 1803 led to the incorporation of the Prince-Bishoprics of Trent and Brixen into the County of Tyrol?

Answer: The Reichsdeputationshauptschluss

Explanation: The 'Reichsdeputationshauptschluss' in 1803 resulted in the incorporation of the Prince-Bishoprics of Trent and Brixen into the County of Tyrol.

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How did the Republic of Venice's control over parts of Triveneto end?

Answer: It was occupied and dissolved by French Republican forces in 1796–1797.

Explanation: French Republican forces occupied and dissolved the Republic of Venice during the Italian campaign of 1796–1797.

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What happened to the former eastern areas of the Republic of Venice (Venezia Euganea and Venezia Giulia) immediately after its dissolution in 1797?

Answer: They were transferred to the Habsburgs as the Venetian Province.

Explanation: After the Republic of Venice's dissolution, its eastern areas (Venezia Euganea and Venezia Giulia) were transferred to the Habsburgs as the Venetian Province.

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What was a consequence of the Peace of Pressburg in 1805 for Austria regarding Triveneto territories?

Answer: Austria was compelled to cede Tyrol to Bavaria and the Venetian Province to Napoleonic Italy.

Explanation: The Peace of Pressburg in 1805 forced Austria to cede Tyrol to Bavaria and the Venetian Province to Napoleonic Italy.

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Which territories were ceded to the Napoleonic Illyrian Provinces by Austria under the Treaty of Schönbrunn in 1809?

Answer: All its remaining parts of Venezia Giulia.

Explanation: Under the Treaty of Schönbrunn in 1809, Austria ceded all its remaining parts of Venezia Giulia to the Napoleonic Illyrian Provinces.

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When did the entire Triveneto area return to Austrian rule after Napoleon's defeat?

Answer: 1815

Explanation: Following the Congress of Vienna in 1815, the entire Triveneto area returned to Austrian rule.

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How was Venezia Euganea administered under Austrian rule from 1815 to 1866?

Answer: As part of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia.

Explanation: From 1815 to 1866, Venezia Euganea was incorporated into the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia under Austrian rule.

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Which entity did Fiume belong to in 1849 under Austrian influence?

Answer: Croatia

Explanation: In 1849, Fiume was transferred to Croatia under the March Constitution, while under Austrian influence.

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What was the significance of the Congress of Vienna in 1815 for the Triveneto region?

Answer: It placed the entire Triveneto area under Austrian rule until 1866.

Explanation: The Congress of Vienna in 1815 re-established Austrian rule over the entire Triveneto area, which lasted until 1866.

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What was the 'Venetian Province' that passed to the Habsburgs after 1797?

Answer: The eastern areas of the former Republic of Venice, including Venezia Euganea, Venezia Giulia, and Dalmatia.

Explanation: The 'Venetian Province' comprised the eastern areas of the former Republic of Venice, specifically Venezia Euganea, Venezia Giulia, and Dalmatia, which were transferred to the Habsburgs after 1797.

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Italian Unification and 20th Century Changes (1866-1954)

Italy annexed Venezia Euganea in 1866 after the Second Italian War of Independence.

Answer: False

Explanation: Italy annexed Venezia Euganea in 1866 following the Third Italian War of Independence and the Peace of Prague.

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Venezia Giulia and Venezia Tridentina became part of Italy in 1920, following the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Answer: True

Explanation: Venezia Giulia and Venezia Tridentina were transferred to Italy in 1920 after World War I, as stipulated by the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (1919).

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Fiume was directly annexed by Italy immediately after World War I, without any interim status.

Answer: False

Explanation: After World War I, Fiume briefly existed as the Free State of Fiume before its annexation by Italy in 1924.

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After World War II, Italy retained all its territories in the Triveneto region, with no losses to Yugoslavia.

Answer: False

Explanation: After World War II, Italy lost several Slovenian and Croatian majority areas of the Triveneto, including Fiume, most of the Carso region, and most of Istria, to Yugoslavia.

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The Free Territory of Trieste was established after World War II and was eventually fully annexed by Italy in 1954.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Free Territory of Trieste was established after World War II, but in 1954, only Zone A (Trieste city) was reannexed by Italy, while Zone B was ceded to Yugoslavia.

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After World War II, Italy lost only the city of Fiume to Yugoslavia from the Triveneto region.

Answer: False

Explanation: After World War II, Italy lost not only Fiume but also the upper Isonzo valley, most of the Carso region, and most of Istria to Yugoslavia.

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The Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (1919) was responsible for Italy's annexation of Venezia Euganea.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (1919) transferred Venezia Giulia and Venezia Tridentina to Italy. Venezia Euganea was annexed in 1866 after the Third Italian War of Independence.

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What historical event led to Italy's annexation of Venezia Euganea in 1866?

Answer: The Third Italian War of Independence and the Peace of Prague

Explanation: Italy annexed Venezia Euganea in 1866 following the Third Italian War of Independence and the Peace of Prague.

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When did Venezia Giulia and Venezia Tridentina become part of Italy?

Answer: 1920

Explanation: Venezia Giulia and Venezia Tridentina were transferred to Italy in 1920, following the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (1919).

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What was the status of Fiume immediately after World War I, before its annexation by Italy?

Answer: It briefly existed as the Free State of Fiume.

Explanation: After World War I, Fiume briefly existed as the Free State of Fiume before its annexation by Italy in 1924.

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Which of the following areas was NOT lost by Italy to Yugoslavia after World War II?

Answer: The province of Venice

Explanation: After World War II, Italy lost areas such as Fiume, most of the Carso region, and most of Istria to Yugoslavia, but retained the province of Venice.

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How was the Free Territory of Trieste ultimately divided in 1954?

Answer: Italy reannexed Zone A, and Zone B was ceded to Yugoslavia.

Explanation: In 1954, Zone A of the Free Territory of Trieste was reannexed by Italy, while Zone B was ceded to Yugoslavia.

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The Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (1919) was instrumental in transferring which regions to Italy?

Answer: Venezia Giulia and Venezia Tridentina

Explanation: The Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (1919) facilitated the transfer of Venezia Giulia and Venezia Tridentina to Italy.

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What was the final disposition of Zone B of the Free Territory of Trieste in 1954?

Answer: It was ceded to Yugoslavia.

Explanation: In 1954, Zone B of the Free Territory of Trieste was ceded to Yugoslavia.

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Linguistic and Cultural Diversity

Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol and Friuli-Venezia Giulia are known for their strong cultural ties with German and Slavic worlds.

Answer: True

Explanation: The regions of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol and Friuli-Venezia Giulia exhibit strong cultural ties with the German and Slavic worlds, respectively.

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The cultural history of the Triveneto only dates back to the Republic of Venice and the Austrian Empire.

Answer: False

Explanation: The cultural history of the Triveneto extends much further back, encompassing ancient peoples, the Roman Empire, and various medieval entities.

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Italian is the sole official language across all regions of the Triveneto, with no other languages holding co-official status.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Italian is the official language, German, Friulian, Slovene, and Ladin hold co-official status in various parts of the Triveneto.

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German is recognized as a co-official language throughout the entire Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.

Answer: False

Explanation: German is co-official in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, while Friulian and Slovene are co-official in parts of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

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Friulian is recognized as a co-official language in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.

Answer: True

Explanation: Friulian is indeed recognized as a co-official language within the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.

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Ladin is a co-official language in some municipalities in both Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ladin holds co-official language status in certain municipalities within both Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

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Which cultural ties are particularly strong in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions of Triveneto?

Answer: German and Slavic worlds

Explanation: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol and Friuli-Venezia Giulia are noted for their strong cultural ties with the German and Slavic worlds, respectively.

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Which of the following ancient peoples contributed to the early cultural history of the Triveneto region?

Answer: Euganei and ancient Veneti

Explanation: Ancient peoples such as the Euganei and ancient Veneti were among those who contributed to the early cultural history of the Triveneto.

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Besides Italian, which language is recognized as co-official in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region?

Answer: German

Explanation: German is recognized as a co-official language in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region.

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In which region is Friulian recognized as a co-official language?

Answer: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Explanation: Friulian is recognized as a co-official language in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.

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Where is Ladin recognized as a co-official language in some municipalities within the Triveneto?

Answer: In some municipalities in both Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Explanation: Ladin is a co-official language in some municipalities in both Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

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Which medieval entities played a role in shaping the cultural history of the Triveneto?

Answer: The duchies of Bavaria and Carinthia, the Patriarchate of Aquileia, and the 'comuni'

Explanation: Medieval entities such as the duchies of Bavaria and Carinthia, the Patriarchate of Aquileia, and the 'comuni' were influential in shaping the Triveneto's cultural history.

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Which of the following is NOT a local language spoken in the Triveneto, besides Italian?

Answer: Sardinian

Explanation: Local languages spoken in the Triveneto include Venetian, Friulian, German, Ladin, and Slovene. Sardinian is not listed among them.

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