Geography of Greece
Greece is located on which continent
Greece called the birthplace of
Democracy, Geometry, theater, philosophy
In what year did the first ancient Olympics take place?
776 BC
Souvlaki, greek salad
What colors are on the Greek flag?
White and Blue
What is the tallest mountain in Greece?
Name one famous Greek Philosopher
Name one sport from the Ancient olympics
Running,wrestling, long jump, horse race, discus, javelin
What ingredient do Greeks use a lot in cooking?
Olive oil
Greece's capital city is...
Athens
About how many islands does Greece have?
What kind of plays did the Greeks invent?
Comedy, drama
What did winners receive as a prize?
Olive wreath
Many English words come from which language
Greek
Athena
What kind of climate does Greece have?
Warm/Mediterranean
Which Greek city was very important for philosophy and democracy?
Athens
In what year did the first modern olympics take place?
1896
What is the currency in Greece?
Euro
What are some on the national symbols in Greece?
connection with the sea, freedom
Name one famous Greek island
What kind of math did the Greeks develop?
Geometry, Algebra
Who were the games held in honor of?
Zeus
What are some foods that Greeks use in their diet?
Cheese, fruit, vegetables, olive oil
Athens in not one of the oldest cities in the world
True or False
False