Greek Island Hopping Quiz | Europe

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Santorini is located in the South Aegean Sea. During its history the island has been known with various names. Which of the following is *NOT* one of them?

Answer: Thasos

The name Santorini is a contraction of the name Santa Irini (Saint Irene). In antiquity the island was known as Kalliste (the most beautiful), Strongyle (the round one) due to its shape and later was also known as Thera. The giant caldera was created when the volcano erupted in the Minoan period between 1642 and 1530 BC. Santorini is very famous for its breathtaking sunsets.

Thasos is the northernmost island in the Aegean.

2. This little island is part of the western Cyclades and it's known as the "iron island". What is the actual name of the island that sounds like a typeface?

Answer: Serifos

Serifos is called the "iron island" due to the large iron deposits in its subsoil. The island's area is about 73 square kilometers. The highest peak of the island is 583 meters. The island has numerous small and large bays and it is perfect for swimming and underwater sports.

The other three options are typefaces. The photograph is called "White".

3. Amorgos is the easternmost island in this particular group which also includes, among others, the islands of Tinos, Andros and Kea. What is the name of this island group?

Answer: Cyclades

Cyclades stems from the Greek work for circle as the islands in this group were encircling the island of Delos. Amorgos covers an area of 123 square kilometers and its highest elevation is 823 meters. The shape of the island is thin and long and the capital is called Hora where one can visit the tower of Gavra. Amorgos played host for the 1988 film "The Big Blue".

Saronic islands lie very close to the port of Piraeus. Balearic and Canary islands belong to Spain. The photograph shows the port of Aigiali.

4. Although this island lies to the south east of Peloponnese is considered as part of the Ionian Islands. What is the name of this island that also claims to be Aphrodite's birth place?

Answer: Kythira

According to mythology Aphrodite was born near the island and the west wind blew the shell, which she was in, to Cyprus. The island has an area of 280 square kilometers which places it in the top 20 Greek islands by size. The highest elevation is 504 meters. The castle in the capital of the island is one of the main places to visit.

Corfu and Ithaki are two of the Ionian Islands. The photograph's title is simply "Kythira".

5. This island belongs to the Cyclades group of islands and is famed for the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani. Can you discern the name of the island that has Parikia as its capital?

Answer: Paros

Paros has an area of 196 square kilometers with the highest elevation being 724 meters. The island is shaped like a pear and has lots of beaches such as Kolymbithres, Parasporos, Molos and Monastiri. Panagia Ekatontapiliani is dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Panagia) with Ekatontapiliani meaning having 100 doors.

Poros, Hydra and Spetses belong to the Saronic group of islands. The picture shows the Molos beach.

6. This island belongs to the Cyclades group of islands. What is the name of the island that is famed for its party atmosphere?

Answer: Mykonos

Mykonos is the party island of Greece so don't go there if would like some peace and quiet! The island covers an area of 90 square kilometers with Prophet Elias Vorniotis, the highest elevation of the island, standing at 372 meters.

Kalymons, Karpathos and Kasos belong to the Dodecanese group of islands. The photograph shows the town of Mykonos.

7. This island is the largest of the Dodecanese group of islands and is famous for its medieval old town. What is the name of the island that's name reminds one of sweet smelling flowers?

Answer: Rhodes

The island is the fourth largest by area in Greece covering an area of 1401 square kilometers. The highest elevation is Mount Attavyros that stands at 1215 meters. There are lots of places to visit including the ancient city of Lindos and the valley of the butterflies. The medieval town of Rhodes is also something that the visitor must visit. The Greek word for rose is "rodon".

The other three options are sweet smelling flowers. The pictures shows Lindos.

8. This island is the fifth largest in Greece and lies very close to the Asia Minor coast. What is the name of this island famed for its "tears"?

Answer: Chios

Chios is famed for the mastic resin which comes from the tree Pistacia lentiscus is generally known as "tears of Chios". The island covers an area of 904 square kilometers and the highest point of the island is Mount Pelineon at 1297 meters. The island is part of the North Aegean islands.

Samos, Lesbos and Icaria are also part of the North Aegean islands. The photograph's title is "Chios town".

9. This is the largest island in the Cyclades and was known in mythology as the place where Theseus left Ariadne. What is the name of the island that was known for its white marble?

Answer: Naxos

Naxos covers an area of 430 square kilometers with Mount Zeus its highest elevation at 1003 meters. The island has a lot of Venetian mansions and the castle in the capital city dates back to the 13th century. Naxian marble was famed in ancient times and it is still quarried today.

Nisyros, Halki and Astypalaia belong to the Dodecanese group of islands. The picture's title is "Naxos city".

10. This island lies in northwest Aegean and it is part of the North Sporades archipelago. What is the name of the island that is located North West of Evia and close to the coast of Magnesia?

Answer: Skiathos

Skiathos is a very small island with an area of 61 square kilometers. It is a hilly island with the highest peak, Stavros, standing at 433 meters. The island has beautiful pine forests especially in the eastern part and lovely beaches some of which are Koukounaries, Lalaria, Banana and Kanapitsa.

Zakinthos, Kefalonia and Lefkada are part of the Ionian Islands. The photograph is called "Skiathos".

Source: Author gme24

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Greek Island Hopping Trivia Quiz

There are thousands of islands, of varying sizes, in the Aegean. Due to time constrains we will be visiting just a few of them. Hop on our boat and let's go visiting.

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>