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Greece - The Country Trivia Quiz

This is to test how much you know about this beautiful country. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by monica_earl. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
monica_earl

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
41,972

Updated
Dec 19 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Greece is part of which union? Hint

Soviet Union

European Union

Miner's Union

Union of the Chinese Republic

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the capital of Greece? Hint

Thessaloniki

Albania

Piraeus

Athens

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Question 3 of 10

3. There are more than 1200 islands in Greece.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where is Greece? Hint

Africa

Europe

Asia

South America

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these is a very popular sport in Greece? Hint

Rugby

Hockey

Soccer

Cricket

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Question 6 of 10

6. March 25th is Independence Day in Greece. It celebrates Greece's independence from which country? Hint

Albania

Turkey

Italy

Bulgaria

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Question 7 of 10

7. When did the construction of railroads begin in Greece? Hint

1760s

1880s

1900s

1640s

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Greece's national (flag carrier) airline called? Hint

Greece International

National Greece Airline

Ellinikon

Aegean Airlines

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is Thessaloniki named after? Hint

Alexander the Great's step sister

Cleopatra's maid

Zeus's daughter

Hippocrates's wife

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the official language of Greece? Hint

Latin

English

Roman

Greek

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Greece is part of which union?

Answer: European Union

This is an organization of European countries that works toward political, economic, governmental and social unity.

2. What is the capital of Greece?

Answer: Athens

Athens is also the economic center of Greece.

3. There are more than 1200 islands in Greece.

Answer: True

Depending on how many rocky outcrops you count there are at least 1200 and maybe as many as 6000 islands of which 227 are occupied. The largest island is Crete.

4. Where is Greece?

Answer: Europe

Southernmost country in Europe. It is at the end of the Balkan Peninsula.

5. Which of these is a very popular sport in Greece?

Answer: Soccer

Greece's national team won the European Championship for the first time in 2004.

6. March 25th is Independence Day in Greece. It celebrates Greece's independence from which country?

Answer: Turkey

7. When did the construction of railroads begin in Greece?

Answer: 1880s

There are about 1,000 miles of train tracks in Greece.

8. What is Greece's national (flag carrier) airline called?

Answer: Aegean Airlines

Greece's main airports include: Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens and Macedonia in Thessaloniki.
Aegean Airlines bought out the previous national airline, Olympic Air, in 2012. Olympic Air still flies, but as a regional airline.

9. Who is Thessaloniki named after?

Answer: Alexander the Great's step sister

Thessalonica was founded in 315 BC E by Cassandra, Alexander's general and brother-in-law, and named for his wife, Alexander's step-sister, Thessaloniki.

10. What is the official language of Greece?

Answer: Greek

It is the oldest language spoken in Europe.

Source: Author monica_earl

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