Quiz on Athens

What is the capital and largest city of Greece?

• Athens

• Patras

• Thessaloniki

• Heraklion

In which region is Athens located?

• Peloponnese

• Attica

• Thessaly

• Macedonia

What significant structure is located on the Acropolis?

• The Great Wall

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum

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

• National Archaeological Museum

• Byzantine Museum

• Benaki Museum

• Acropolis Museum

What was the population of Athens in 2011?

• 3,090,508

• 500,000

• 1,200,000

• 664,046

Who was responsible for the construction of the Parthenon?

• Herodotus

• Fidia and his assistants

• Plato

• Iktinos and Kallikrates

What year was the National Library of Greece established?

• 1800

• 1832

• 1866

• 1837

Which event marked the peak of Athenian power?

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Persian Wars

• The establishment of the Second Athenian League

• The construction of the Acropolis

What happened to the Parthenon in the 15th century?

• It was destroyed in an explosion

• It was rebuilt

• It was turned into a museum

• It was converted into a church

When did Athens become the capital of Greece?

• 1800

• 1845

• 1834

• 1821