Multiple choice general knowledge Which South American country was named after the Italian city of Venice? Brazil Venezuela Chile Argentina Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Venezuela derives its name from 'Veneziola' (Little Venice), named by Amerigo Vespucci and Alonso de Ojeda who saw indigenous stilt houses built over Lake Maracaibo, reminiscent of Venice, Italy. The name means 'Little Venice' in Spanish.