Ancient Greece
What city is famous for the Parthenon?
Athens
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
What type of oil is Greece famous for producing
Olive oil
What language do people speak in Greece?
Greek
What language do people speak in Greece?
Greek
Who was the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
What sea surrounds much of Greece?
The Mediterranean Sea
What sweet dessert is made with layers of pastry, honey, and nuts?
Baklava
Which famous event began in Greece more than 2,700 years ago?
The Olympic Games
What currency is used in Greece?
Euro
What sporting event began in ancient Greece?
The Olympic Games
Greece is located on which continent?
Europe
What Greek sandwich is made with meat wrapped in pita bread?
Gyro
What mountain was believed to be the home of the Greek gods?
Mount Olympus
What religion is practiced by most Greeks?
Greek Orthodox Christianity
What type of government began in ancient Greece?
Democracy
Greece has over how many islands?
More than 6,000
What white cheese is commonly found in a Greek salad?
Feta cheese
What mythical creature had the body of a man and the head of a bull?
The Minotaur
Which meal is often the largest meal of the day in Greece?
Dinner
Name one famous Greek philosopher.
Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle
What famous island is known for its white buildings and blue domes?
Santorini
True or False: A traditional Greek salad usually contains lettuce.
False
True or False: Greece has over 6,000 islands.
True
What war was fought between Greece and the Persian Empire?
The Persian Wars