Greek Mythology
This goddess is said to have been born from Zeus' forehead wearing bodyarmour.
Athena
Which Greek bakery in Toronto is known for the best mini coks in the city?
Serano
What Greek concept is the foundational system of public decision-making still used today?
Democracy
Who was the student of Plato and tutor of Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
A persons' fatal weakness or vulnerability comes from the greek phrase...
Achilles' heel
What Greek letter is commonly used to represent “change in” something (like change in temperature or change in velocity)?
Delta (Δ)
How many instagram followers do we have (closest wins!)
376 (01/29/26)
Aphrodite
What soup does mama often make you eat when you're feeling sick?
Avgolemono
What is the name of the device attributed to a Greek scientist used to lift water (a spiral inside a tube)?
Archimedes’ screw
Who is known as the “father of medicine” and is remembered through a famous Oath?
Hippocrates
The ability to make money or success out of anything is commonly referred to as...
The Midas touch
In 490 BCE, Athens defeated Persia, northeast of the main city. Legend says that a messenger sprinted 42km to the city to announce the victory before collapsing. Name the battle.
The Battle of Marathon
What is our largest event of the year called? (only get the points if someone in your group attended!)
PAREA
What hero slew the Minotaur in the Labyrinth?
Theseus
The yummy "guy-row" is named after its cooking method on the spit. What is the Greek word, and its English translation?
**(you will ONLY receive full points for the answer if pronunciation is correct)
The Greek spelling for gyros is γύρος. This translates to "circle" or "turn," referring to the meat cooked on the circling spit.
What large-scale ancient Greek invention was used for lifting heavy objects and still used today?
The crane
This famous Greek-American starred in a TV show ('87-'95), and insisted on changing the character's name from Cochran to Katsopolis to honour his Greek roots.
John Stamos
An action that unleashes many unexpected problems is also called opening...
the Pandora's box
Using Greek langauge knowledge, decode the word “chronophobia,” what does this mean?
Fear of time (“chrono” = time, “phobia” = fear)
What is our intramural soccer team's favourite post-game snack? (for full points, must describe how the snack should be prepared)
Oranges, pre-peeled OR cut into slices
Name the three-headed dog that guards the Underworld.
Cerberus
Picture this: you order a traditional Horiatiki salata and it comes with this ingredient... you know the restaurant you're eating at is inauthentic!
(double points if you can list the main 5 ingredients)
Inauthentic ingredient: lettuce
5 main ingredients: tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, and olives
What ancient Greek device measured distance traveled by a cart using rotations of a wheel?
An odometer
This famous Bucks player is referred to as "The Greek Freak." Please spell his last name!
Antetokounmpo
A task requiring immense strength or effort is commonly called a...
Herculean task
The Greek mainland is split from the Peloponnese by a famous canal called what?
The Corinth Canal
When did Stamati, Chris and Zoe first submit the application to become an official McMaster club? (month, year)
November 1, 2023
What is the name of the mortal woman who opened a jar/box releasing evils into the world?
Pandora
What is the Greek saying for "cheers!"
Γειά μας! (or Στην υγειά μας!)
What complex ancient geared device (found in a shipwreck) is often described as an early analog computer used to predict astronomical positions/eclipses?
The Antikythera mechanism
This ancient Greek warrior-king led Sparta during the Battle of Thermopylae (hint: in the movie 300, his character was played by Gerard Butler)
King Leonidas I
A win that costs so much it’s almost like losing is also called a... (hint: named after a King)
Pyrrhic victory (King Pyrrhus)
These Greek islands were the filming location of the popular movie, Mamma Mia! (hint: part of the Sporades cluster)
Skopelos and Skiathos
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