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What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
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Which famous white greek cheese is made from goat’s milk?
Feta Cheese
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- What is the national animal of Greece?
- The eagle
- The tortoise
- The hare
- The dolphin
The Dolphin
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In honour of which god were the ancient Olympic Games held?
Zeus
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True or False?
Greek Is the Oldest Language In the World That’s Still Used
True
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What colours are on the flag of Greece?
Blue & white
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What Greek dip is made of Greek yogurt, cucumbers, garlic and olive oil?
Tzatki
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True or False: This is the european wildcat native to Europe?
The European wildcat is a species of small wildcat native to continental Europe, Turkey, the Caucasus, and Scotland. It lives in forests and has gray and brown fur.
Similar to most other wild cats, the European wildcat is mostly nocturnal, and it feeds on small mammals such as rodents, as well as ground-dwelling birds.
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Is Helios the Greek God of the sun or moon?
Sun
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True or false?
Democracy was born in Greece?
the word democracy actually comes from the Greek words demos (people) and rule (kratos)
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How many seas border Greece?
Three. Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Ionian Sea
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What vegetable did many Ancient Greeks believe contained the souls of the dead? Was it Beans or Tomatoes?
Beans
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True or False: Greec
e is home to flamingos?
TRUE
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Athens was named after the greek goddess Athena. What was she the goddess of? Wisdom or Grace?
Wisdom
Athena, the formidable goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, embodied intellect and tactical prowess. Her strategic counsel and valor in battle made her a revered figure among both gods and mortals, symbolizing the virtues of wisdom and courage.
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Is Lunch or dinner Biggest Meal in Greece?
The biggest meal in Greece is usually lunch. Lunch is eaten at about 2 pm and consists of small dishes known as Mezedes including dips like Tzatziki, Hummus, and Taramasalata.
The Greeks also eat bread and feta cheese, followed by main staples like Moussaka, gyros, and Keftedes. Dinner isn’t eaten until after 9 pm and is usually a lot lighter.
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What is the name of the peninsula where Greece is?
Balkan Penisuala
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What vegetable is the main ingredient in Moussaka?
Eggplant
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Do Greeks refer to this goat as a Kri-Kri or a Crete?
The kri-kri, also known as the Cretan Ibex, the Agrimi, or the Cretan goat, is a species of feral goat native to the Eastern Mediterranean. Nowadays, it can only be found on the island of Crete, as well as on three small offshore islands.
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True or False:
Zeus' Wife Hera is known as the goddess of marriage?
Hera, the queen of the gods and Zeus's wife, presided over marriage, women, and childbirth. Her unwavering commitment to matrimony and family made her a symbol of devotion and union. However, her vengeful nature towards Zeus's extramarital affairs often led to tumultuous events in Greek mythology.
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True or False: Greece is the biggest producer of olive oil in the world
False - they are the third biggest producer!
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What is the highest mountain in Greece?
Mount Olympus
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True or False: Greek Christmas cookies are called Melomakarona
True!!
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True or False: Is this Pole cat basically a Greek Skunk?
The marbled polecat is a species of small mammal native to Central and West Asia, as well as southeastern Europe. It inhabits dry areas and grasslands and is known to emit a strong-smelling secretion when threatened, just like other polecats.
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Is Poseidon the God of land or sea?
Poseidon was the God of the Sea.
Poseidon, the tempestuous god of the sea and earthquakes, commanded the ocean with his mighty trident. His turbulent nature mirrored the unpredictable and formidable aspects of the sea, and his influence extended to sailors, earthquakes, and horses.
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True or False:
Greece's official name is the Hellenic Republic?
If someone referred to Greece by its official name you probably wouldn’t recognize it at first – but hey, that’s what makes it such an interesting fact! Greek people actually refer to their country as Hellas or Hellada and the complete official name is the Hellenic Republic.