Geography
Mount Olympus, Greece's tallest mountain, has a peak of how many meters above sea level?
2,918 meters
How many theatrical stages does Greece have?
148
Population of Greece as of 2021
10.37 million
In Greek mythology, where did the throne of Zeus sit?
Mount Olympus
Who is often called the greatest military commander in history, expanding the Greek empire to its greatest size, never losing a battle.
Alexander the Great
What percentage of Greece is made up of mountains?
80%
Why are many houses in the Greek Isles white-washed with blue doors And roofs?
To keep away evil spirits
Greece is the third largest producer of olives. Which 2 countries produce more?
Spain and Italy
The term Ancient, or Archaic, Greece refers to which years?
700-480 B.C.
Which “Friends” actress is Greek on her paternal (father's) side?
Jennifer Aniston
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Greece have? Name 1.
18 (various possible answers: Acropolis of Athens, the Temple of Apollo, Meteora, Medieval City of Rhodes, Mount Athos and the Old Town of Corfu)
What is the capital and which god/goddess is it named after?
Athens and the goddess Athena
Greece gdp per capita for 2020 was what?
$17,676
When did the first Olympic Games take place in Greece?
776 B.C.
Who is the most famous physician of ancient Greece?
Hippocrates
Which Greek island is still an active volcano?
Santorini
What is Greece's official name?
Hellenic Republic
31.3 million (give or take 5 million)
How did the ancient Greeks clean their clothes?
They cleaned clothes with fat from sacrificed animals!
Which Greek philosopher is considered today as the founder of Western philosophy?
Socrates
Greece has a total landmass of how many square kilometers?
131,957 square kilometers
Describe the Greek flag, in detail.
5 blue stripes, 4 white stripes, white cross in the corner
What is the official currency of Greece, what did it replace and when?
Euro and it replaced the drachma in 2002
Which two major Greek poems were written during the ancient Greece period?
The Odyssey and the Iliad by Homer
Even though this ancient queen was born in Egypt, she was actually Greek.
Cleopatra