Geography
History
Culture
Mythology
Cuisine
100
What is the capital of Greece?
a) Thessaloniki
b) Athens
c) Patras
d) Larisa
b) Athens
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, known as the cradle of Western civilization.
100
Which of these was the first Greek city-state to develop democracy?
a) Sparta
b) Athens
c) Corinth
d) Thebes
b) Athens
Athens is known as the birthplace of democracy, particularly under the leadership of Pericles.
100
Which of these is a popular traditional Greek dance?
a) Flamenco
b) Salsa
c) Sirtaki
d) Waltz
c) Sirtaki
Sirtaki is a traditional Greek dance made famous by the film "Zorba the Greek."
100
Who is the king of the Greek gods?
a) Apollo
b) Zeus
c) Poseidon
d) Hermes
b) Zeus
Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology and the ruler of Mount Olympus.
100
Which of these is a famous Greek dish?
a) Sushi
b) Moussaka
c) Tacos
d) Biryani
b) Moussaka
Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish made with layers of eggplant, meat, and béchamel sauce.
200
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece.
a) True
b) False
a) True
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece at 2,917 meters.
200
Who was the leader of Athens during its Golden Age?
a) Socrates
b) Pericles
c) Alexander the Great
d) Leonidas
b) Pericles
Pericles was the Athenian leader during its cultural and political peak.
200
What is the name of the ancient Greek temple that stands on the Acropolis of Athens?
The Parthenon
The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patron deity of Athens.
200
Hercules was known for his twelve labors.
a) True
b) False
a) True
Hercules performed twelve labors as a punishment, and his feats are some of the most famous stories in Greek mythology.
200
What is the Greek name for grilled meat skewers?
a) Gyro
b) Souvlaki
c) Dolmades
d) Spanakopita
b) Souvlaki
Souvlaki is a popular street food consisting of grilled meat on skewers.
300
The Aegean Sea is located to the _______ of mainland Greece.
a) north
b) south
c) east
d) west
c) east
The Aegean Sea lies to the east of Greece, between Greece and Turkey.
300
Alexander the Great was born in Athens.
a) True
b) False
b) False
Alexander the Great was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia.
300
What is the name of the traditional Greek costume for men?
a) Fustanella
b) Toga
c) Kilt
d) Chiton
a) Fustanella
The fustanella is a traditional pleated skirt worn by men, especially the Evzones.
300
Who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare in Greek mythology?
Athena
Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare in Greek mythology, and she was born fully grown from the head of Zeus.
300
What is the primary ingredient in Greek tzatziki sauce?
a) Tomatoes
b) Potatoes
c) Eggplant
d) Yogurt
d) Yogurt
Tzatziki is made from yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and herbs.
400
Which of the following is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea?
a) Mykonos
b) Crete
c) Corfu
d) Rhodes
c) Corfu
Corfu is in the Ionian Sea, whereas the others are in the Aegean Sea.
400
What was the purpose of the ancient Olympic Games?
a) To honor Zeus
b) To celebrate democracy
c) To promote trade
d) To mark the beginning of the harvest season
a) To honor Zeus
The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia to honor Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. The Statue of Zeus in ancient Olympia is one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.
400
What instrument is commonly associated with Greek music?
Bouzouki
The bouzouki is a stringed instrument central to Greek folk and popular music.
400
What is the name of the home of the Greek gods?
a) Delphi
b) Mount Olympus
c) Crete
d) Troy
b) Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus is the mythical dwelling of the Greek gods.
400
Which of these is a traditional Greek dish made with grape leaves stuffed with rice and meat?
a) Souvlaki
b) Spanakopita
c) Dolmades
d) Moussaka
c) Dolmades
Dolmades are grape leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice and sometimes minced meat.
500
Which Greek island is known for the ancient city of Knossos?
a) Rhodes
b) Crete
c) Mykonos
d) Santorini
b) Crete
Knossos is an archaeological site on the island of Crete, known for its ancient Minoan civilization.
500
Which famous philosopher was sentenced to death in Athens in 399 BC for corrupting the youth?
a) Socrates
b) Aristotle
c) Plato
d) Thales of Miletus
a) Socrates
Socrates was condemned to death by the Athenian court for his philosophical teachings.
500
What is the Greek term for "hospitality"?
a) Kefi
b) Philoxenia
c) Meraki
d) Kalimera
b) Philoxenia
Philoxenia means "friend to a stranger" and reflects the Greek tradition of hospitality.
500
The Greek hero who fought the Trojan War and killed Hector was _______.
Achilles
Achilles was a hero in the Trojan War, famous for killing Hector in battle.
500
Feta cheese is made from cow’s milk.
a) True
b) False
False
Feta is traditionally made from sheep’s milk or a mixture of sheep and goat milk.
