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100

What is the number 1 drink in Greece?

Water

100

In proportion to the size of the island, Santorini is the only place on the whole planet with so many _______. Nine indigenous grape varieties are cultivated, including the famous Assyrtiko (the most sought-after greek _____). Actually, there is so little rain on the island during the year, that _____is more abundant than water.

WINERIES!!!

100

Listen to sound.....

This is the spelling:
Γειά σου

Geiá sou

Hello

100

 The King of the Gods.

Zeus  

100

What is a Greek Mac? or Where can you get one?

McDonald's in Cyprus used to sell the Greek Mac, a Big Mac variant with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, and the Greek Chicken, a Greek Mac with chicken patties instead of beef. The Greek Mac was discontinued and the Greek Chicken was renamed as Grilled Chicken.

200

Name just 1 Cocktail that you must try in Greece according to google. This is the top 7 list

  • Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned was invented by James E. Pepper in 1880. ...
  • Moscow Mule. ...
  • Negroni. ...
  • Mojito. ...
  • Whiskey Sour. ...
  • Daiquiri. ...
  • Margarita. ...
  • Mai Tai.
200

In a court case, How many juries were used?

A. 0 - 20

B. 21 - 30

C. 31 - 50

D. 51 +


In a courtcase, they used large juries, sometimes up to 500 people!

Much more than the juries we use today.

Court case verdicts were often reached by the majority, but because there were so many people it wasn’t very fair.

200

Listen to sound:

Μπορώ να πάρω άλλο ποτό;

Boró na páro állo potó?

Can I get another Drink?


 

200

Goddess of war

Athena  

200

Considered a loan word from Greek, what is the difficult-to-spell name of the dip or sauce made of strained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and other seasonings? It is most often served cold as part of an appetizer.

Tzatziki

300

What four-letter, anise-flavored spirit is considered by many to be the national drink of Greece? 

This traditional Greek drink is similar in taste to Spanish Sambuca. 

Ouzo is a grape-based liquor diluted with water and combined with aniseed, coriander, fennel, and other herbs.

300

What US toy is believed to have been invented back in 500BC. 

Hint: Brands.... Duncan, DNA, Yomega, Sage,

Scientists argue that the Greeks invented the yo-yo.

This was after they found a device which is very similar and dates back to 500BC.

It is believed that the yo-yo is the second oldest toy in world.

300

Listen to sound:

Ας βγάλουμε μια selfie

As vgáloume mia selfie

Let's take a selfie

300

God of the sun and music

Apollo  

300
moussaka is Greece's national dish.  What is it? What type of food is it? 

moussaka

And every restaurant featured their version of moussaka, which some might say is the national dish of Greece. Moussaka is an iconic eggplant casserole featuring layers of eggplant, potatoes and a rich tomato meat sauce.


400

Can you drink in public in Greece?




Greece. You can drink in the streets in Greece, although the locals rarely do – but they are used to tourists doing it and don't pay much attention. However, don't think about getting drunk.


400

In Ancient Greece it is believed that a man called Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens.

He wanted to announce the news of the victory of the battle of ________________


Marathon

400

Listen to sound:

Οι επόμενοι φίλοι μου

Oi epómenoi fíloi mou

My next friends

400

 The messenger of the Gods

Hermes  

400

What one food should I try in greece?

Souvlaki, chunks of skewered pork, is still Greece's favourite fast food, served on chopped tomatoes and onions in pitta bread with lashings of tzatziki. Gyros, too, is popular served in the same way. At the taverna, local free-range lamb and pork dominate, though kid goat is also a favourite.

500

What do Greeks say when drinking ouzo?

Hint: Word/s used to toast

yamas!

Talk like an expert: Toasting is a big part of Greek drinking culture, but don't say “opa!” when you're served ouzo. Instead, say “yamas!” which more accurately means cheers (but literally translates to “health”)


500

What US product do we use every day that was invented by Ctesibus

An engineer called Ctesibus created a system where pebbles would be dropped onto a gong.

This would then make a loud sound.

Much different to the music or beeps you might hear now!

500

Listen to Sound:

Ο Κέβιν πρέπει να είναι Έλληνας θεός

O Kévin prépei na eínai Éllinas theós

Kevin should be a greek god

500

 Goddess of love and fertility

Aphrodite  

500

Name 3 of the top foods in Greece

  1. Moussaka. Moussaka is a traditional creamy and delicious dish made of spiced meat (usually beef or lamb). ...
  2. Gyros. Gyros is likely one of the most popular Greek foods worldwide. ...
  3. Greek Salad. ...
  4. Souvlaki. ...
  5. Greek Bouyourdi. ...
  6. Tzatziki. ...
  7. Papoutsakia. ...
  8. Soutzoukakia.
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