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100

Orthodox Christians Dye red eggs to symbolize what?

What is The Resurrection of Christ?

100

Which Historical figure said the quote "Hence we will not say that Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroes fight like Greeks"?

Who is Winston Churchill?

100

Which American Rapper released a song with Legendary Greek DJ: DJ Golden Feta?

Who is Bobby Shmurda?


100

In a Greek Restaurant, what does the waiter/waitress say when they bring you your drink? And what does it mean in English?

Stin Iya sas : To your health

100

Which dance is notorious for having 12 steps?

What is Kalamatiano?

100

According to the Iliad, written by Homer, the Trojan War was started after which Queen of Sparta was taken to Troy?

Helen of Troy

100

The nickname "The Greek Freak" refers to which celebrity athlete?

Giannis Antetokounmpo 

100

Who was the craftsman to design the legendary mythological labyrinth on Crete?

Daedalus

100

Which Schools Greek Students Association Co-hosted Parea with MAC HSA?

Guelph, Queens, and Western

100

McMaster University was founded in which Ontario City?

Toronto, Ontario

200

Who is currently the Archbishop of Canada?

Who is His Eminence Archbishop Sotirios?

200

What was the name of the war between Athens and Sparta from 431-404 BC?

What is The Peloponnesian War?

200

Which Artist released the Greek Trap Album: Romeo?

Who is Light?

200

Which Banquet hall is notorious for hosting the largest and most successful Greek Events?

What is Parkview Manor?

200

Which Greek Dance group is by far the largest when compared to other Greek dance groups. Hint: Their Logo includes the Evil eye 

Who are The Panmessinans?

200

Achilles mother, Thetis, made everywhere on his body invincible except his left heel, by performing what ritual when he was a child?

Dipping him in the River Styx

200

What is Jeniffer Aniston's Greek last name? 

Anastassakis

200

Which ancient invention was designed to teach the consumer about moderation and the consequences of greed?

The cup of Pythagoras

200
What was being handed out at the MAC HSA clubs fest table?
Blue Jolly ranchers/ White Life savers
200

What are the three symbols above the Phoenix in the McMaster University Crest?

Two Maple Leafs and a Book

300

The Two Greek Orthodox Churches in Hamilton are?

St. Demetrios and Panagia 

300

Who was Alexander the Great's mentor/Tutor, who taught him philosophic principles?

Who is Aristotle

300

Which Greek Artist passed away on Christmas Eve in 2023?

Who is Vassilis Karras?

300

What is the name of the traditional Greek spirit made from distilled grape pomace, often served with appetizers?

Tsipouro 

300

The Hamiltons dance group almost always team up with which Dance group?

Who are the Niagara Hellenic Dancers?

300

Who are the parents of Zeus?

Rhea and Cronos

300

Who played Uncle Jesse in the show "Full House"

John Stamos

300

According to Greek mythology, which cunning Greek hero devised the plan to use a wooden horse to infiltrate the city of Troy?

Who is Odysseus?

300

What type of intraumeral sports team did Mac HSA try to start, but unfortunately flopped due to insufficient interest?

Volleyball

300

Which beloved North American Franchise was started in Hamilton, Ontario?

Tim Hortons

400

What are the Three Orthodox Patron Saints of Education?

Who are The Three Heirarchs: Saint Basil the Great, Saint John Chrysostom, and Saint Gregory the Theologian. 

400

What is the name of the Greek war hero who used her fortune to fund ships in the Greek war of Independence?

Who is Bouboulina?

400

Which Greek Rapper is known for wearing a Tsolia (historical greek costume) in his music videos?

Who is Negros Tou Moria?

400

The Christmas Ola Kala is referred to as a ______?

Ritual

400

The _____ dance is also known as the down bad dance, where dancers pull crazy moves such as thrusting and licking the floor?

What is The Pepper/ Pipperi Dance?

400

In the Odyssey, what is the fake name that Odysseus told Polyphemus the cyclops in order to deceive him?

Noman / Nobody

400

What is the name of Zach Galifinakis's talk show?

Between two ferns

400

After being tasked with determining if a crown was made of pure gold or altered with silver, this Greek inventor developed the principle of buoyancy and famously shouted 'Eureka!' upon his discovery.


Who is Archimedes

400

What are MAC HSA's 3 Main Sponsors (excluding the McMaster Student Union)

Pinks Burgers, Sotiris, and KMB Law

400

Which McMaster Library was demolished to make way for the Mclean centre for learning and discovery?

Innis Library

500

Which parable is found only in the Gospel of Mark and not in Matthew, Luke, or John?

What is the Parable of the Growing Seed (Mark 4:26-29)?

500

Which Greek War Hero, who was a key military leader against the Ottoman Empire earned the nickname "The old man of Morea"?

Who is Theodoros Kolokotronis?

500

Which artist made the zebeciko song about raining fire?

Who is Stratos Dionisiou?

500

Which Ontario HSA uses affiliates themselves with SEF, even though they are not on the SEF council?

Brock University HSA

500

Which region of Greece does the Dance Omal come from?

Where is Pontos?

500

Which greek god sent king Minos the bull, who then seduced his wife and gave birth to Asterion the minotaur?

Posideon

500

Which Greek Actress won the Academy Award for her performance in "Never on Sunday"

Melina Mercouri

500

A highly complex device often called the first analog computer, it was used to predict astronomical positions, eclipses, and even the timing of the Olympic Games. This device is known as? 


The Antikythera Mechanism

500

Which charitable group did MAC HSA's food drive collection support?

Native Women's Centre
500

What is the Greek motto of McMaster University, and what does it mean in English?

Ta panta en Christo synesteken," meaning "In Christ, all things consist."