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Greece Is the Word Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about this great European country of Greece! Have fun!

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

Author
Hiyori

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,420

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
667

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Question 1 of 10

1. Greece is an important member of the European Union. In what year did Greece join the EU? Hint

2001

1990

1952

1981

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Question 2 of 10

2. Being a coastal country, which seas border Greece? Hint

Adriatic, Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas

Mediterranean, Aegean and Black seas

Black Sea

Mediterranean, Aegean and Ionian seas

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Question 3 of 10

3. Greece is not very gifted in terms of natural resources, but it is the home of an aluminum ore. What is its name? Hint

Bauxite

Bentonite

Alinite

Axinite

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Question 4 of 10

4. Greece is popularly considered the third largest world-producer of which fruit? Hint

Olive

Apple

Strawberry

Lemon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Before the adoption of the Euro, which currency was used in Greece? Hint

Lira

Krone

Lev

Drachma

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Question 6 of 10

6. What form of government operates in Greece? Hint

Parliamentary Democracy

Constitutional Monarchy

Presidential Government

Dictatorship

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Greek philosopher provided ideas to build an ideal state and wrote the book "The Republic"? Hint

Socrates

Leo Strauss

Aristotle

Plato

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which of these years did Greece host the Olympic Games? Hint

1908 & 1936

1936 & 2012

1908 & 1948

1896 & 2004

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the highest mountain in Greece, which according to myth was the home of the Olympian gods? Hint

Mount Olympia

Mount Olympus

Mountain Aroania

Mount Parthenion

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Greek city was named after the goddess Athena? Hint

Larissa

Athens

Thessaloniki

Attica

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Greece is an important member of the European Union. In what year did Greece join the EU?

Answer: 1981

Greece officially became a member of the EU in 1981. In 2001, it joined the Eurozone, while in 1952 it became a member of the military alliance NATO.

2. Being a coastal country, which seas border Greece?

Answer: Mediterranean, Aegean and Ionian seas

There are three seas which border Greece: the Mediterranean, Aegean and Ionian seas. Its bordering neighbours are also touched by seas: Bulgaria is bordered by the Black Sea, while Turkey is bordered by the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black seas. The Adriatic, Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas border Italy.

3. Greece is not very gifted in terms of natural resources, but it is the home of an aluminum ore. What is its name?

Answer: Bauxite

Bauxite is the primary source of aluminum, and is abundantly available in Greece. In fact, in the Eurozone, Greece is the largest producer of bauxite.

4. Greece is popularly considered the third largest world-producer of which fruit?

Answer: Olive

Historically, it was said that the goddess Athena gifted Greece with an olive tree. Modern Greece is the third largest producer of olives, with Spain being the first and Italy the second. As for strawberries, the USA is the number one world producer (2012 statistics).

5. Before the adoption of the Euro, which currency was used in Greece?

Answer: Drachma

Drachma was widely used in Greece from 1832 until 2002 when the Euro was officially adopted. The lira was the previous currency of Italy before the adoption of the Euro. As for the lev, it is the Bulgarian currency, while the krone is the Norwegian currency.

6. What form of government operates in Greece?

Answer: Parliamentary Democracy

Greece is a democratic state, operating under parliamentary government. It implies a fusion of executive and legislative powers.

7. Which Greek philosopher provided ideas to build an ideal state and wrote the book "The Republic"?

Answer: Plato

Plato was the student of Socrates. He provided a theory on the ideal state and a classification of government. His book "The Republic" is a dialogue which defines Plato's theories. Aristotle was the student of Plato, and he also provided a theory on the state, but he did not agree on all Plato's theories.

8. In which of these years did Greece host the Olympic Games?

Answer: 1896 & 2004

The first Olympic Games were held in Greece in 1896, and a second one was held in 2004. In 1936, the Olympics was held in Berlin, while in 1908 and 1948 they were held in London, as well as in 2012.

9. What is the name of the highest mountain in Greece, which according to myth was the home of the Olympian gods?

Answer: Mount Olympus

Legend has it that the Olympians resided at the top of Mount Olympus. Today, Mount Olympus is known for being the highest mountain in the country.

10. Which Greek city was named after the goddess Athena?

Answer: Athens

The capital city Athens was named after the goddess Athena. She is the Saint Patron of the city.

Source: Author Hiyori

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