Geography
What country have we been studying and what continent is it in?
Greece is in Europe.
When are men required to serve in the army?
At age 18 or after then graduate college
How many letters are in the Greek alphabet?
24
What is the official church of Greece?
Greek Orthodox
Which sport is the most popular in Greece?
Football (which we call soccer)
Greece is slightly smaller than the state of _____.
Alabama
What does the blue in the flag signify?
The sky or the sea
What does it mean when a country makes a language "official"?
It's used in the nation's legal documents.
What does it mean when a country has an official religion?
The religion is one where the government will support the church with tax money.
What championship did Greece win in 2004?
The European Soccer Championship
What type of landform covers most of the country?
Mountains
What does the white of the flag of Greece signify?
The seafoam and clouds
What are at least 2 English words derived from the Greek language?
Bicycle, Geometry, Telephone, Biology
What percentage of the population is Greek Orthodox?
98%
What are at least 4 more popular recreational activities enjoyed in Greece?
basketball, swimming, windsurfing, sailing, tennis, fishing, going to the beach
What type of natural disaster is common in Greece?
Earthquakes
What does the cross in the Greek flag represent?
The Greek Orthodox Church
What is a marathon?
a foot race and a city in Greece
Can Greek Orthodox priests be married?
Yes, if they are married before they are ordained a priest.
What are favorite games for kids?
tag, hopscotch, and hide-and-seek
How many islands belong to the country of Greece and what is the name of the largest island of Greece?
There are over 200 islands that are part of Greece. The largest is Crete.
What is the capital city of Greece?
Athans
What is the legend about the word "marathon"?
A messenger ran 26.2 miles to Athens from the city Marathon to report the Athenians defeated the Persians.
Who attends church regularly?
Older people and mostly women. Others go to church on special occasions.
After school children play ____ and _____.
computer games and sports