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Introduction to Greece

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Greeks are known in history as the (a)   .

2.

What is the official name of Greece?

a)

Hellenic

b)

Hellenic Republic

c)

Hellenic Greece

d)

Republic of Hellenic

3.

Where is Greece located?

a)

Southern Europe

b)

United Kingdom

c)

Northern Europe

d)

Eastern Europe

4.

The following are the neighboring countries of Greece EXCEPT ONE. Which one is it?

a)

Turkey

b)

Bulgaria

c)

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

d)

Albania

e)

Norway

5.

What are the islands surrounding Greece? Select the correct options.

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Faroe Island

c)

Aegean Sea

d)

Ionian Sea

6.

What is the capital of Greece?

a)

Athens

b)

Crete

c)

Rhodes

d)

Thessaly

7.

The largest island in Greece are (a)   .

8.

How many islands are surrounding Greece?

a)

1,500 islands

b)

1,200 islands

c)

1,400 islands

d)

1,107 islands

9.

How many islands are inhabited in Greece?

a)

167

b)

169

c)

168

d)

170

10.

What is the main religion in Greece?

a)

Islam

b)

Roman Catholic

c)

Judaism

d)

Orthodox

11.

The next holiday in Greece after new year is celebrated on (a)   .

12.

What do they call this holiday that they celebrate after new year?

a)

Hellenic Festival

b)

Easter

c)

Gynaikratia

d)

Greek Carnival

13.

How long does Greek Carnival season lasts?

a)

2 weeks in February and March before Easter

b)

3 weeks in February and March before Lent

c)

1 week in February and March before Lent

d)

3 weeks in February and March before Easter

14.

What is the biggest summer festival in Greece?

a)

Greek Carnival

b)

Athens Festival

c)

Gynaikratia Festival

d)

Hellenic Festival

15.

When do they celebrate the biggest summer festival?

a)

mid-September until late December

b)

mid-June until late September

c)

mid-May until mid-August

d)

mid-July until late October