Geography
What is the capital city of Greece?
Athens
Who was the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
What cheese is traditionally used in Greek salad?
Feta
People often say "Opa!" during what type of activity?
Dancing/Celebrating
What alphabet does Greece use?
The Greek alphabet
What sea is located between Greece and Turkey?
The Aegean Sea
Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
Athens
What is the name of the layered dish made with eggplant, minced meat, and béchamel sauce?
Moussaka
What color are many church domes on the Greek islands?
Blue
Which sport/games was born in ancient Greece?
The Olympic Games
Which Greek island is famous for its white houses with blue roofs?
Santorini
Which hero defeated the Minotaur in Greek mythology?
Theseus
Which Greek dish consists of meat cooked on a skewer?
Souvlaki
Which dance is often performed by dancers standing in a line or circle holding hands?
most of them
What are people from Greece called in Greek?
Hellines
What is the highest mountain in Greece, believed to be the home of the Greek gods?
Mount Olympus
What was the name of the famous horse used to enter the city ?
The Trojan Horse
What sweet dessert made with layers of filo pastry, nuts, and honey is popular in Greece?
Baklava
What do many Greeks smash on New Year's Day to bring good luck?
A pomegranate
True or False: Greece has more than 2,000 islands.
True
In which region of Greece is Filliates located?
Epirus
What ancient Greek site was famous for asking the Oracle questions about the future?
Delphi
What Greek yogurt is famous for being thick and creamy?
Greek yogurt
What is the traditional Greek celebration held before Lent with costumes and parades called?
Apokries (Greek Carnival)
What phrase do Greeks often say when making a toast that means "To your health"?
Yamas!