Geography
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
Who is the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
Who was the military leader who conquered much of the known world by age 30?
Alexander the Great
What is the first letter of the Greek alphabet?
Alpha
What type of government was invented in Athens?
Democracy
Which Greek island is famous for its blue-domed churches and whitewashed buildings?
Santorini
Who is the goddess of wisdom?
Athena
Which Greek is known as the “Father of Medicine”?
Hippocrates
What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?
Omega
What athletic games originated in ancient Greece?
The Olympic Games
What is the largest Greek island by population?
Crete
Which Greek goddess is associated with love and beauty?
Aphrodite
Who was the philosopher known for his method of questioning?
Socrates
What Greek letter is used in math to represent a ratio involving circles?
Pi
What kind of footwear did ancient Greeks commonly wear?
Sandals
What sea lies to the east of mainland Greece?
Aegean Sea
Name 6 of the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses.
Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Hermes, Dionysus
Who was the philosopher who taught Aristotle?
Plato
Translate this Greek word: “φιλοσοφία”
Philosophy
What was the name of the large open space used for gatherings and markets?
Agora
What is the name of the famous Greek peninsula located in the southern part of the country, home to Sparta?
Peloponnese
Who is the Greek hero that fought in the Trojan War and is known for his near invincibility?
Achilles
Which Greek mathematician is famous for his contributions to the understanding of circles and the discovery of pi?
Archimedes
How many letters are in the Greek alphabet?
24
What are the three classical orders of Greek architecture?
Doric, Ionic, Corinthian