Travel Trivia Quiz: Greece

Greece has a long and rich history full of mythology and impressive architecture. It’s a country full of color, delicious food, and breathtaking sites. It’s not a shock that this European country and it’s stunning cluster of islands is a popular tourist destination. With so much history, culture, and lifestyle, there are plenty of interesting facts about Greece!

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1. Question 1 of 20

   1. Question

   Which of the following is Greece NOT the birthplace of?

   • Democracy
   • Theatre
   • Olympic Games
   • Bollywood
2. Question 2 of 20

   2. Question

   What following commodity is Greece the third largest producer of?

   • Fish
   • Cheese
   • Olive Oil
   • Octopus
3. Question 3 of 20

   3. Question

   Greece is one of the sunniest places in the world! On average, how many sunny days does the country receive each year?

   • 360
   • 300
   • 250
   • 150
4. Question 4 of 20

   4. Question

   

   Which type of museum does Greece have more of than any other country in the world?

   • Mythological
   • Military
   • Art
   • Archaeological
5. Question 5 of 20

   5. Question

   Which of the following is Greece’s official name?

   • Unionized Islands of Greece
   • Hellenic Republic
   • Graecia Republic
   • Byzantine Islands
6. Question 6 of 20

   6. Question

   In what year did the Ancient Olympic Games first take place?

   • 393 BC
   • 393 AD
   • 776 BC
   • 776 AD
7. Question 7 of 20

   7. Question

   

   Which notable Greek monument is located in the Acropolis of Athens and dates back to 438 BC?

   • Temple of Hephaestus
   • Statue of Athena
   • Parthenon
   • Temple of Olympian Zeus
8. Question 8 of 20

   8. Question

   What is the tallest mountain in Greece?

   • Mt. Smolikas
   • Mt. Gramos
   • Mt. Giona
   • Mt. Olympus
9. Question 9 of 20

   9. Question

   Greece’s capital city Athens is named after the Goddess Athena. According to the popular legend, ‘the name-giving of Athens’, the people of Athens chose her over what God for this designation? Hint: both Gods gave the city a gift while they were deciding, she presented an olive tree and the other contender gave water

   • Poseidon
   • Hercules
   • Zeus
   • Hades
10. Question 10 of 20

    10. Question

    

    With a coastline that is the 10th longest on the planet, in Greece what’s the farthest that one will ever be from the sea?

    • 28 kms
    • 50 kms
    • 135 kms
    • 226kms
11. Question 11 of 20

    11. Question

    Greece produces some of the world’s best olive oil. Which Greek island grows over 4 million olive trees?

    • Naxos
    • Corfu
    • Mykynos
    • Zakynthos
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    12. Question

    The entire island of Hydra is car-free and by law, cars and motorcycles are not allowed. What is the main form of transportation on the island?

    • Pig
    • Bicycle
    • Donkey
    • Razor Scooter
13. Question 13 of 20

    13. Question

    

    Meteora (“suspended in the air”) is a collection of six monasteries situated on top of several rock pillars in central Greece. In what century was the first monastery in Meteora founded?

    • 14th
    • 16th
    • 18th
    • 20th
14. Question 14 of 20

    14. Question

    The island of Santorini is what remains after an enormous volcanic eruption created the current geological caldera. Santorini is the only inhabited caldera (volcano cauldron) in the world! In Ancient times, Santorini Island was known as ‘Stongili’ in Greek. What does this translate to in English?

    • Abyss
    • Cleft
    • Round
    • Fire
15. Question 15 of 20

    15. Question

    What color of sandy beach will you NOT see in Greece?

    • Pink
    • Green
    • Black
    • Red
16. Question 16 of 20

    16. Question

    

    True or False? More tourists visit Greece every year than the entire Greek population.

    • True
    • False
17. Question 17 of 20

    17. Question

    True or False? Athens has more theatres than any other city in the world.

    • True
    • False
18. Question 18 of 20

    18. Question

    True or False? The customary garb of the Greek Presidential Guard (‘Evzones’) is a cap with a tassel, a wide-sleeved white shirt, a pleated skirt, and shoes with a large black pom pom on the toe.

    • True
    • False
19. Question 19 of 20

    19. Question

    

    True or False? 100% of Greeks are Greek Orthodox.

    • True
    • False
20. Question 20 of 20

    20. Question

    True or False? Some 80% of the landmass in Greece is mountainous.

    • True
    • False

More About Greece

Need to brush up on your Greece facts? We’ve got several answers to the quiz – and more – in a blog post full of facts about Greece.