History and more about Greece
Features and Characteristics
Monuments
Government
Greek mythology
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What year was Greece founded?
25 March 1821.
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Are Greeks loud or soft?
Loud.
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What is the biggest monument in Greece?
Acropolis.
Located in the capital city of Athens, the Acropolis is one of largest collection of monuments from the ancient world. The site contains a total of 21 monuments all built during the ancient period starting from the 4th millennium BC.
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Who is the president of Greece now?
Prokopis Pavlopoulos.
Pavlopoulous was a lawyer, university professor and politician, he was Minister for the Interior from 2004 to 2009.
On 18 February 2015, Pavlopoulos was elected by the Hellenic Parliament as President of Greece, with 233 votes in favour.
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Who is Zeus?
He is the God of Sky.
Distinguishing Features: Pinstriped suit, neatly trimmed grey beard, stormy eyes and a very large, dangerous lightning bolt.
Symbol: Eagle
Roman name: Jupiter
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What are the major land forms in Greece?
Crete and Evia are its two largest islands and major island groups include the Argo-Saronic, Cyclades, Dodecanese, Ionian, Northeast Aegean and Sporades. With the vast percentage of its land comprised of hills and ruggedmountains, Greece is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe.
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Are Greeks hairy?
Yes.
Very superduper hairy.{No offence}
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What is the smallest monument in Greece?
Leonidas monument.
Leonidas, Ionic and Attic Greek: "son of the lion",died 11 August 480 BC,was a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. He was the husband of Gorgo. He was the 17th of the Agiad line; a dynasty which claimed descent from the mythological demigod Heracles. Leonidas had a notable participation in the Second Persian War, where he led the allied Greek forces to a last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) while attempting to defend the pass from the invading Persian army.
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Who was the last king Greece?
Constantine II.
Constantine II ( born 2 June 1940) reigned as the King of Greece, from 1964 until the abolition of the monarchy of Greece in 1973. He acceded as king following the death of his father King Paul in March 1964. He was also the 21st king.
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Who is the God of Sea?
Poseidon.
Distinguishing Features: Hawaiian shirt, shorts, flip flops, and a three-pointed trident.
Symbol: Three-pointed trident
Roman name: Neptune
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What did men and women wear in ancient Greece?
Long pieces of colorful fabric were used to make the Greek clothes. The main item of clothing for men was a tunic, called a chiton, These were big squares of cloth, held in place by pins at the shoulders and a belt round the waist. They were made from wool in the winter or linen in the summer.
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What is the most famous monument in Greece?
The Acropolis.
The Acropolis of Athens is the most famous historical monument of Greece. It was constructed in the mid 5th century BC, also known as the Golden Century of Athens.
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Who is the first modern king in Greece?
Otto.
Otto(1 June 1815 – 26 July 1867) was a Bavarian prince who became the first modern King of Greece in 1832 under the Convention of London. He reigned until he was deposed in 1862. The second son of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, Otto ascended the newly created throne of Greece while still young.
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Who is the Goddess of Marriage, Mothers and Families?
Hera.
Distinguishing Features: Usually prefers classic Greek dresses and a simple silver crown, though she can blend in as needed. She usually appears as a beautiful older woman, and enjoys turning into birds when she needs to hide or spy.
Symbol: pomegranate, cow (the motherly animal – no comments, please!), peacock
Roman name: Juno
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Why is Acropolis built?
Acropolis means 'high city' in Greek. Most city-states in ancient Greece had at their center a rocky mound or hill where they built their important temples and where the people could retreat to if under attack. The most famous acropolis is the one in Athens. ... This temple was built for the goddess Athena.
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Who is the last queen of Greece?
Queen Anne-Marie.
Queen Anne-Marie of Greece,born Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark on 30 August 1946, is the wife of King Constantine II, who reigned from 1964 until 1973.
Anne-Marie is the youngest daughter of King Frederick IX of Denmark and his wife Ingrid of Sweden. She is the youngest sister of the reigning Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and cousin of the reigning King Carl XVI.
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Who is the God of War?
Ares.
Distinguishing Features: Biker leathers, Harley Davidson, sunglasses and a stinking attitude.
Symbol: A bloody spear, a wild boar (the animal with the nastiest attitude)
Roman name: Mars
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Why was Epidaurus Ancient Theater built?
The Ancient Theater of Epidaurus is surely among the most famous Greek landmarks. Located next to the ancient sanctuary of god Asklepius, this theater was actually where the religious festivities and theater performances to honor the god would take place. Today the theater still works and hosts drama performances in summer, attracting thousands of visitors.
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How many kings are there now?
9.
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Who is the Goddess of Love and Beauty?
Aphrodite.
Distinguishing Features: She’s really, really pretty. It’s hard to be more specific, because Aphrodite can change her appearance to become whatever you find most beautiful.
Symbol: the dove, which is odd, since it’s a symbol of peace and Aphrodite started a war, but oh well. Looks are everything.
Roman name: Venus
