001. Greece's official name: A. Hellenic Republic B. Greece C. Hellena D. Republic of Greece
002. Greece gained its independence as a state in: A. 236 BCE B. 1830 C. 1015 D. 1773
003. During the 6th century, the Greek world around the Aegean Sea comprised of how many small, autonomous city-states: A. About 50 B. Several thousand C. Several hundred D. None
004. Athens came to dominate the Greek world: A. 5th century BCE B. 1st century CE C. 1st century BCE
005. In 338 BCE, this large and powerful state overtook all of the Greek city-states: A. Athens B. Macedonia C. Hellena D. Mikrolimano
006. The Romans conquered Greece in: A. 236 BCE B. 70 CE C. 12 BCE D. 146 BCE
007. The 5th century BCE saw Greece's great period of ______ achievement: A. Musical B. Culinary C. Artistic D. Architectural
008. From the 5th to 7th centuries CE, Greece was invaded by Goths, Huns and ____. These invasions destroyed Greek urban life and brought an end to Greek civilization: A. Turks B. Slavs C. Romans D. Italians
009. During the late 11th century, Greece was invaded by the Normans from: A. Sicily B. Istanbul C. Normandy D. Rome
010. In the 11th century, the Crusaders crossed Greece on their way to: A. Spain B. The Middle East C. Italy D. England
011. Which Crusade was diverted to an attack on the Byzantine Empire in 1204: A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth
012. Ottoman Turks invaded Greece: A. 1606 B. 1293 C. 1456 D. 782
013. In 1522, which island was conquered by the Turks: A. Rhodes B. Crete C. Corfu
014. The island of Crete was conquered by the: A. Crusaders B. Turks C. Normans D. Italians
015. Greece remained part of the Ottoman Empire for: A. 125 years B. 1200 years C. 400 years D. 650 years
016. The Greek revolt against Turkish rule began in: A. 1672 B. 767 C. 400 D. 1821
017. Greece was assisted in their overthrow of the Turks by Western European powers and: A. The United States B. Russia C. China D. Syria
018. First king of the modern Greek state: A. Otto B. Georgios Papandreou C. Karamanlis
019. In 1864, Great Britain secedes these islands to Greece: A. Ionian B. Dodecanese C. Crete D. Rhodes
020. In 1945, the Dodecanese and Rhodes were acquired from: A. Great Britain B. Turkey C. Italy D. the United Nations
021. In 1862, King Otto was driven out and replaced by: A. King Edward II B. King George I C. King Papandreou
022. Greece's territory was expanded during the Balkan Wars in: A. 1878-79 B. 1861-62 C. 1899-1901 D. 1912-13
023. Greece entered World War I in: A. 1915 B. 1917 C. 1919 D. 1921
024. In 1940, Greece was attacked by the: A. Germans B. British C. Italians D. Russians
025. In 1941, Greece was overrun by the: A. Germans B. British C. Italians D. Russians
026. Greece's post-W.W.II civil war ended in: A. 1940 B. 1941 C. 1948 D. 1949
027. In 1964, an anti-royalist, Georgios Papandreou, became: A. King B. President C. Prime minister
028. Led by Georgios Papandreou, a Greek republic was proclaimed in: A. 1974 B. 1964 C. 1949 D. 1973
029. The military regime fell and democracy was restored in: A. 1974 B. 1964 C. 1941 D. 1821
030. The only part of Greece never occupied by the Turks: A. Corfu B. Crete C. Rhodes D. Athens
031. On the island of Corfu, it is considered perfectly normal to consume __ cups of strong coffee every day: A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25
032. The Greeks find this method of filtering coffee extremely funny: A. Steeping B. Percolating C. Boiling D. Vacuuming
033. There is nothing the Greeks hate more than having their "Greek Coffee" referred to as: A. Turkish coffee B. Bedouin coffee C. Espresso
034. Butter takes its name from a combination of the Greek words for "cow" and: A. Oil B. Olive C. Cheese D. Milk
035. The most recognizable ingredient of the "Greek Salad" is the: A. Dressing B. Olive C. Feta cheese D. Crouton
036. The literal meaning of the Greek word "Kefalotyri" (cheese) is: A. Sheep's gold B. Head cheese C. Cow's gift D. Goat's milk
037. Without this key ingredient, Avgolemono Sauce would be impossible: A. Cheese B. Eggs C. Bread D. Basil
038. The Greeks are the earliest known cultivators of: A. Honey B. Rice C. Chickpeas D. Beets
039. Greek men believe that eating dried fruits will make them: A. Sexually potent B. Wiser C. Stronger D. Younger
040. Gherkins, small, young cucumbers, comes from the Greek word: A. Water melon B. Pickle C. Green carrot D. Closed pea pod
041. "Date" comes from the Greek word meaning: A. Banana B. Finger C. Leg D. Tobacco
042. The ancient Greeks believed the fig tree to be invested with: A. Hospitality B. Wisdom C. Strength D. Divinity
043. Socrates observed that, "a man who loves not the fruits of the season knows not how to": A. Live B. Love life itself C. Fight D. Be successful
044. The ancient Greeks believe the pomegranate was given to them by: A. Zeus B. Aphrodite C. Achilles D. Socrates
045. It is believed that the golden apple Aphrodite received from Paris as a prize for her beauty was actually a: A. Apple B. Pear C. Grapefruit D. Quince
046. Greeks consider this fruit an ideal aide during seduction scenes: A. Oranges B. Figs C. Strawberries D. Quince
047. In Greece, bulgur is known as: A. Cracked wheat B. Bulguar C. Pourgouri D. Tabbouleh
048. The Greek alcoholic beverage "ouzo" would not be possible without: A. Anise B. Basil C. Allspice D. Cardamom
049. In ancient Greece, only the king was permitted to cut this "royal herb": A. Basil B. Bay C. Parsley D. Fennel
050. Many Greeks remain convinced to this day that it protects them from vampires: A. Garlic B. Bay C. Fennel D. Honey
051. Virgil suggested that garlic be made a part of the diet of intellectuals to increase their: A. Memory B. Sexual potency C. Eye sight D. Creativity
052. Pliny the Elder maintained that this plant was a cure for tuberculosis: A. Basil B. Fennel C. Garlic D. Mint
053. Hypocrites, although he thought it was bad for the eyes, recommended it as an excellent laxative: A. Basil B. Mint C. Tea D. Garlic
054. In order to maintain their endurance during competitions, Aristophanes advised athletes to eat: A. Sugar cane B. Garlic C. Ginger D. Salt
055. Heroditus wrote that Hebrew slaves who built the great Pyramids, for their health and strength, were fed: A. Raw fish B. Honey C. Raw garlic D. Pork
056. In ancient Greece, Hectate, the mother of Medea and Circe, found hundreds of ways of using herbs to bewitch or poison her: A. Children B. Enemies C. Husbands D. Servants
057. Who was the ancient Greek god of wine: A. Achilles B. Hectate C. Zeus D. Dionysus
058. Dionysus decided to live on Mount Parnassus when he found that the streams of the mountain ran with: A. Wine B. Honey C. Mead D. Olive oil
059. The Greek naturalist Theophrastus said that this had a calming effect on elephants, eunuchs, parrots and temperamental cooks: A. Honey B. Olive oil C. Garlic D. Wine
060. In Greek, this Mediterranean herb means, "the joy of the mountains": A. Basil B. Rosemary C. Oregano D. Parsley
061. The Greeks used them primarily to hide the flavor and smell of rancid meat and spoiled fish: A. Olives B. Dates C. Spices D. Herbs
062. The Greeks once used this as a lemon substitute: A. Sumac B. Limes D. Over ripe olives D. Tarragon
063. The Greek national dish is: A. Baklava B. Mussaka C. Stuffed eggplant D. Taramasalata
064. For thousands of years, this fish has come from the rivers and streams of Greece: A. Lakerda B. Red mullet C. Trout D. Bass
065. Some people are willing to swear that eating the leaves of this herb brings one closer to God: A. Rosemary B. Tarragon C. Sumac D. Basil
