The secrets of a long life

Why do the Nicoyans often live together in different generations?

•   A) Because they don't have their own homes.
  

•    B) To celebrate festivals together.
   

•  C) To provide support and feel needed
  

•    D) To avoid hard physical work.

Why do Ikarians live a lot longer compared to other Greek islands?

•    A) Because they travel to other countries often
  

•    B) Due to their diet, physical activity, and herbs
   

•  C) Because they don't do hard work outdoors.
   

•  D) Because they eat a lot of meat.

What do you think would happen if someone didn't follow Okinawans' advice of eating in moderation?

•    A) They would become very strong.
     

• B) They would get sick.
  

•    C) They would win a race.
  

•    D) They would become unhappy.

What do you predict would be an Ikarian's reason to live?

•  A) Going on adventures
   

•  B) Eating cake every day
     

• C) Growing vegetables
   

•  D) Taking care of grandchildren

Why do Ikarians make a daily tea with herbs from the island?

•   A) Because they like drinking tea.
   

•   B) To prevent disease
     

• C) To sell it in the market
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• D) To make them fall asleep

What do you think is the most important factor in Ikaria for living a long life?

•     A) Eating ice cream every day
  

•     B) Taking long naps
     

• C) exercising regularly, eating well, and the environment
   

•   D) Watching TV all day

What is the meaning of the word "Centenarians" in the text?

• People who live in a city

• People who live to be 100 years old

• Doctors who live in a hospital

• Fishermen from the lake

What is the meaning of "Ikaria" in the context of the text?

• A type of food

• A small Greek island in the Aegean Sea

• A special tradition

• A famous movie star

What is the main dietary staple for the Ikarians mentioned in the text?

• Meat

• Fish

• Horta (a type of leafy spring green)

• Rice

What does "Ikigai" mean in the text?

• Delicious food

• Healthy lifestyle

• Reason to live

• Cultural tradition