Quiz on Athens

What is the capital and largest city of Greece?

• Patras

• Heraklion

• Athens

• Thessaloniki

Which ancient structure is located on the Acropolis of Athens?

• The Pyramids

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

• The Great Wall

In which region is Athens situated?

• Peloponnese

• Attica

• Thessaly

• Macedonia

What significant event occurred in Athens around 508 BC?

• The founding of the Olympic Games

• The establishment of democracy

• The construction of the Parthenon

• The Peloponnesian War

Which museum in Athens is known for its findings from Mycenae and Tiryns?

• National Archaeological Museum

• Acropolis Museum

• Benaki Museum

• Byzantine Museum

What was the population of Athens in 2011?

• 3,090,508

• 664,046

• 1,200,000

• 400,000

Who was responsible for the construction of the Parthenon?

• Socrates

• Herodotus

• Phidias

• Ictinus and Callicrates

What was the primary industry in Athens?

• Fishing

• Textile

• Mining

• Agriculture

Which war led to the decline of Athens' political significance?

• The Persian War

• The Macedonian War

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Trojan War

When was Athens declared the capital of Greece?

• 1834

• 1821

• 1865

• 1848