My Big Fat Greek-Spanish Quiz

Kalimera in Spanish is…

• Buenas noches

• Hola

• Buenos días

• Hasta mañana

The Greek name Yiannis is the equivalent of ... (in Spanish).

• José

• Juan

• Jorge

• Jaime

Loukoumades are to Greece what … are to Spain.

• Churros

• Biscuits

• Tortilla

• Empanada

Answer explanation

Both churros and loukoumades are sweet fried dough desserts enjoyed in Spain and Greece.

Saint Reginos is to Skopelos what … is to Spain.

• The Pope

• Saint John

• Saint James (Santiago)

• Saint Paul

Answer explanation

Saint James is the patron saint of Spain, just like Saint Reginos is for Skopelos.

Paella in Spain is like… in Greece.

• Gemista

• Moussaka

• Souvlaki

• Spanakopita

Answer explanation

Both are traditional, well-known dishes, often served during family gatherings or special occasions.

Syrtaki is to Greece what… is to Spain.

• Tango

• Flamenco

• Waltz

• Bossa Nova

Answer explanation

Flamenco and Syrtaki are both iconic dances that represent the cultural identity of their respective countries, Spain and Greece. They are both deeply rooted in the tradition of each nation and are often performed during social gatherings.

Which of the following is the flag of the Mediterranean country located between Greece and Spain?

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Answer explanation

Italy lies between the eastern Mediterranean (Greece) and western Mediterranean (Spain).

What is the Spanish summer celebration “La Fiesta de San Juan” similar to in Greek tradition?

• Easter Sunday

• Clean Monday

• The festival of St. John the Baptist

• Ohi Day (28th of October)

Answer explanation

In both Spain and Greece, people light fires and celebrate around the summer solstice, especially on or around June 24th, honoring St. John. It is known for jumping over fires.

The Acropolis in Athens is a symbol of ancient Greek civilization. Which landmark in Andalusia holds a similar cultural and historical importance?

• La Alhambra

• Mezquita de Córdoba

• Plaza Mayor

• Sagrada Familia

Answer explanation

La Alhambra, like the Acropolis, represents the height of a civilization’s architecture, art, and philosophy — in this case, Islamic Andalusia.

Which of the following Spanish words has Greek origin and a similar meaning in both languages?

• Biblioteca

• Flamenco

• Tapas

• Academia

Answer explanation

🇪🇸 Tapas refers to small portions of food served with drinks, commonly found in Spain.

🇬🇷 Tapa (derived from "tap"): a small lid or cover for bottles or containers.

• 🇪🇸 Flamenco is a genre of Spanish music and dance, originating from Andalusia.

  🇬🇷 Flamingo is the bird with a long neck and pink color. Not related to music or dance!

🇪🇸 Academia usually refers to a private tutoring center or educational institution (e.g. academia de idiomas = language school).

🇬🇷 Academia is a prestigious institutional or university foundation (e.g. Academy of Athens), or more abstractly, the domain of academic knowledge and research.