Question 1: In which country is Mylopotamos Beach?
- Greece
- Germany
- Turkey
Correct Answer: Greece
Fact: This white-pebbled beach with crystal-clear waters is a beautiful place to celebrate Take the Stairs Day! The route here is equally enchanting, through the quaint village of Tsagarada in eastern Pelion.
Question 2: Which mythical figure does Greece’s official name come from?
- Apollo
- Hellen
- Artemis
Correct Answer: Hellen
Fact: The Hellenic Republic—or Greece, as it's known by English speakers—derives its name from the mythological figure of Hellen, whose abduction was said to have sparked the Trojan War.
Question 3: In which Greek city were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?
- Larissa
- Thessaloniki
- Athens
Correct Answer: Athens
Fact: The Olympic Games were reborn in Athens on April 6, 1896, after a hiatus of 1,500 years. King Georgios I of Greece and a crowd of 60,000 spectators welcomed athletes representing 13 nations for the first modern Olympics.