Ancient Greece
Greeks such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle focused on what type of thought process?
Philosophy
This language replaced Latin as the official language of the Byzantine Empire
Greek
This industry is one of the largest contributors to Greece's economy today
Tourism
True or False: each region of Greece has their own unique Greek dances and traditional clothing attire
True
What continent is Greece located in?
Europe
2 Genres of Greek Theater
Tragedy and Comedy
This branch of Christianity became dominant in Byzantine Greece
Orthodox Christianity
OXI Day
Long-necked popular Greek instrument, similar to a mandolin
Bouzouki
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
Name 3 sports that were included in the Olympics
- Running
- Wrestling
- Chariot racing
3 aspects of Ottoman life that blended into Greek culture during Ottoman rule
- Words: left long-lasting impacts on the Greek language
- Food: incorporated into Greek cuisine to this day
- Customs: ex Bouzouki
- also Architecture
3 Things that Greeks do on Easter
- Crack red eggs
- Light candles with Holy Light/ Holy Fire
- Roast lamb on the spit
3 Stages of Evolution of the Greek Language/ Alphabet:
Ancient Greek -> Byzantine Greek -> Modern Greek
3 Key Regions of Greece
- Mainland
- Peloponnese
- Greek Islands
Political units of Ancient Greece; independent and self-sufficient
City-States
Greek Independence was finally achieved in what year?
1821
Greece became a member of this political and economic union.
European Union
Name this dish: is made of pasta, meat, and bechamel sauce
Pastichio
Largest island in Greece?
Crete
This war between Athens and Sparta led to the decline of Athenian power
Peloponnesian War
The Byzantine Empire came to an end when this city fell to the Ottoman Turks.
Constantinople
What was the name of the dictatorship group that overtook the Greek monarchy?
The Junta
Name this dish: tomatoes and peppers stuffed with rice
Gemista
Which seas is Greece located in? (There are three, name at least two)
Mediterranean Sea, Ionian Sea, Aegean Sea