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How do you like your pita? Trivia Quiz

Pita is the Greek word for pie. In this quiz we meet some of the most famous Greek pies!

A multiple-choice quiz by nerzack. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nerzack

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
359,589

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
565

Last 3 plays: Guest 155 (7/10), Guest 100 (5/10), Guest 68 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the most famous Greek pies is the pork (or sometimes chicken) meat cut from big grills which turn continuously over the heat. What is this meat's name, coming from the turning of the grill? (Hint: Remember the Greek word "gyroscope"). Hint

Feta

Gyros

Psomi

Ftero

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Question 2 of 10

2. Some people prefer their pita without gyro, but instead with pieces of the most famous Greek meat-in-a-stick. What is its name? Hint

Macaroni

Souvlaki

Patates

Salata

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Question 3 of 10

3. The most famous Greek breakfast pastry is "tyropita" (cheese pie) and "mpougatsa". "Mpougatsa" traditionally is served in which city, the second biggest in Greece? Hint

Thessaloniki

Taramas

Tokyo

Tilefono

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Question 4 of 10

4. A usual alternative for "tyropita" and "mpougatsa" is this pie, which Popeye would love. Hint

Brutopita

Podaropita

Kareklopita

Spanakopita

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Question 5 of 10

5. The word "apple" in Greek is similar to an island where a famous statue of the goddess Venus (Aphrodite) is found. So, how is "apple pie" in Greek? Hint

Louvropita

Milopita

Vrouvopita

Parisopita

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Question 6 of 10

6. Certain types of Greek pies are made with this special type of dough, meaning "leaf" or "foliage" in Greek. Hint

Fyge

Fotia

Filo

Fofo

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Question 7 of 10

7. When someone loses something, (s)he can cook a special pita to this Saint, who is going to show the position of the lost object. Who is this Saint? (Hint: think of the origins of the Greek word "Epiphany".) Hint

George

Fanourios

Michael

Antonios

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Question 8 of 10

8. In Greek tradition, Saint Basil brings presents to children in New Year's Day (similar to Father Christmas - Santa Claus tradition). What is the special pie made for Saint Basil? Hint

Megalopita

Nikolopita

Clausopita

Vasilopita

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is not a real pie? Hint

Kolokythopita

Karydopita

Percapita

Lemonopita

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Ntolmades" is a type of pie.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Gyros

The delicious gyros can be served in the pie with tomatoes, onions, yogurt, tzatziki, french fries or nothing at all! Tzatziki is a sauce based in yogurt and garlic.

2. Some people prefer their pita without gyro, but instead with pieces of the most famous Greek meat-in-a-stick. What is its name?

Answer: Souvlaki

Souvlaki (meaning "skewer") is the famous Greek meat-in-a-stick. It is pork (or chicken) meat and is usually served in a stick, but its pieces can be served in the pita!

3. The most famous Greek breakfast pastry is "tyropita" (cheese pie) and "mpougatsa". "Mpougatsa" traditionally is served in which city, the second biggest in Greece?

Answer: Thessaloniki

Mpougatsa is a pie served with cheese or cream. It is something like the trademark of the beautiful city of Thessaloniki, but it is served all over Greece.

4. A usual alternative for "tyropita" and "mpougatsa" is this pie, which Popeye would love.

Answer: Spanakopita

"Spanakopita" ("spinach pie") is the most common Greek pie with vegetables, but other types of vegetable pies are also served in many areas.

5. The word "apple" in Greek is similar to an island where a famous statue of the goddess Venus (Aphrodite) is found. So, how is "apple pie" in Greek?

Answer: Milopita

The famous "Venus de Milo" is a statue of Venus (Aphrodite), the Greek goddess of love, found in the Greek island Milos. It is now in the Louvre Museum in Paris. "Milo" is the Greek word for "apple".

6. Certain types of Greek pies are made with this special type of dough, meaning "leaf" or "foliage" in Greek.

Answer: Filo

All sweet pitas are made with "filo", which is in several cases home-made. Several products are used in most Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Answer: Fanourios

The Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Fanourios in August 27, but you can cook a "fanouropita" anytime you lose something!

8. In Greek tradition, Saint Basil brings presents to children in New Year's Day (similar to Father Christmas - Santa Claus tradition). What is the special pie made for Saint Basil?

Answer: Vasilopita

The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Basil the Great in the 1st of January. "Vasilopita" contains a "flouri", a coin. In New Year's Day is cut in pieces for every family member. The one who finds the coin is blessed with luck for the whole year.

9. Which of the following is not a real pie?

Answer: Percapita

"Karydopita" is a pie made with walnuts. "Lemonopita" is lemon pie. "Kolokythopita" is a pie with pumpkins. "Per capita" (two words!) is a Latin economic term meaning "per head".

10. "Ntolmades" is a type of pie.

Answer: False

"Ntolmades" is a dish made with rice rolled in vine or cabbage leaves.

Source: Author nerzack

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