FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Myths and History in Greek Geography
Quiz about Myths and History in Greek Geography

Myths and History in Greek Geography Quiz


In this quiz, you are given an important fact of Greek history or Greek myth and asked to name the place with which it is associated. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by DeepHistory. Estimated time: 5 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Geography Trivia
  6. »
  7. Europe
  8. »
  9. Greece

Author
DeepHistory
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
367,519
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1015
Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (9/10), Guest 94 (6/10), Guest 73 (2/10).
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. One of the very firsts civilizations in Europe was the one that evolved in the Cyclades. The most important cradle of that civilization is the settlement of Akrotiri. On which island is it located? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After the decline of the Cyclades Civilization, the Minoans had the upper hand in the Aegean Sea. They developed one of the earliest writing systems, the Linear A, which has remained undecipherable. One archaeological object that contains Linear A signs is a disc. What is its name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Mycenaean civilization is often said to be the first significant European one. In what geographical division of Greece is the site of Mycenae situated? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of the second largest Ionian island, which is referred to by Homer in the "Odyssey" as Scheria? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One of the most pivotal battles of the Persian Wars was the Battle of Salamis, where Themistocles led the Greeks to an overwhelming victory against the Persians. In what gulf is Salamis Island located? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The renowned poet Sappho hailed from the island of Lesbos. By what other name is the island known? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Nicephorus II Phocas was one of the most significant Emperors of Byzantium. Before his coronation, he was an army general. One of his most brilliant achievements was the siege and occupation of Chandax. How is that city known today? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Battle of Lepanto, fought in 1571, proved decisive in stopping the expansion of the Ottoman Empire in Europe. The battle was fought close to a Greek seaport in West Greece. Which one? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This city was besieged three times during the Greek War of Independence. In this city, the modern capital of Aetolia-Acarnania, Lord Byron died. What's the city's name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. We all know that Athens is the Greek capital, but from 1821 until 1834 what other city had that distinction? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 31: 9/10
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 94: 6/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 73: 2/10
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 86: 6/10
Feb 14 2024 : xchasbox: 9/10
Jan 31 2024 : ZWOZZE: 9/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of the very firsts civilizations in Europe was the one that evolved in the Cyclades. The most important cradle of that civilization is the settlement of Akrotiri. On which island is it located?

Answer: Thera

Thera, known also as Santorini, is the southernmost island of the Cyclades. It is also the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in world history. The Thera eruption occurred circa 1500 BC. It caused the destruction of Akrotiri and the decline of the civilization there.

It also caused the destruction of the first Palaces in Crete. In the aftermath, the Minoans from Crete dominated the Aegean Sea before the eruption of the Mycenaean Civilization.
2. After the decline of the Cyclades Civilization, the Minoans had the upper hand in the Aegean Sea. They developed one of the earliest writing systems, the Linear A, which has remained undecipherable. One archaeological object that contains Linear A signs is a disc. What is its name?

Answer: Phaistos Disc

The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archeologist Luigi Pernier. Since its context was not determined, there have been several theories about it, such as the one suggesting that an anthem to the Minoan gods was carved. Despite the fact that most historians acknowledge its authenticity, some suggest that it is a hoax.
3. The Mycenaean civilization is often said to be the first significant European one. In what geographical division of Greece is the site of Mycenae situated?

Answer: Peloponnesus

The Mycenaean era lasted from 1600 to 1100 BC. The Mycenaeans created an impressive civilization, dominated the Aegean Sea and had relations with other peoples all along the Mediterranean. Products and artifacts of their manufacture have been found is places far from Greece, like southwestern England, southern Germany and Caucasus.

After the Dorian Invasion, circa 1100 BC, the civilization declined and the Mycenae were deserted. The site was excavated by Heinrich Schliemann in 1874.
4. What is the name of the second largest Ionian island, which is referred to by Homer in the "Odyssey" as Scheria?

Answer: Corfu

Scheria is mentioned by Homer in Book V of the "Odyssey" as the island of the Phaecians, ruled by King Alkinous. Thucydides, in his magnificent narrative of the Peloponnesian War and specifically in Book III, says that Corfu is the island of Scheria, a position entertained by most scholars, with the exception of Strabo.
5. One of the most pivotal battles of the Persian Wars was the Battle of Salamis, where Themistocles led the Greeks to an overwhelming victory against the Persians. In what gulf is Salamis Island located?

Answer: Saronic Gulf

The battle was fought in 480 BC, perhaps on September. The Persian king, Xerxes I, after the Battle of Thermopylae and the burning of Athens, thought he could neutralize the Greek allies. He even set up his throne on Mount Aigaleo in order to witness a Persian victory. But, in the narrow Straits of Salamis, numerical advantage failed to materialize for the Persians, and the Greeks, led by Themistocles, were victorious.
6. The renowned poet Sappho hailed from the island of Lesbos. By what other name is the island known?

Answer: Mytilini

About Sappho's life we know almost nothing, the only biographical source about her being her poetry which scholars do not regard it as a credible one. Of her poetry, only some fragments survive. The poems are, however, enough to earn her the monikers "Tenth Muse" and "Female Homer".
7. Nicephorus II Phocas was one of the most significant Emperors of Byzantium. Before his coronation, he was an army general. One of his most brilliant achievements was the siege and occupation of Chandax. How is that city known today?

Answer: Heraklion

Chandax was the base of the Saracen pirates, who were wreaking havoc throughout the Mediterranean. Nicephorus besieged the city for nine months before capturing it. After the fall of Chandax, the Muslim Emirate of Crete became again Byzantine land. For this achievement and his other victories, Nicephorus earned the moniker "Pale Death of the Saracens".
8. The Battle of Lepanto, fought in 1571, proved decisive in stopping the expansion of the Ottoman Empire in Europe. The battle was fought close to a Greek seaport in West Greece. Which one?

Answer: Naupactus

The Battle of Lepanto was a victory for the Holy League, a coalition formed by the Papal States, the Republic of Venice and other countries of southern Europe, where Catholicism was prevalent. One of the most famous participants of the battle was Miguel de Cervantes, who gave us "Don Quixote".
9. This city was besieged three times during the Greek War of Independence. In this city, the modern capital of Aetolia-Acarnania, Lord Byron died. What's the city's name?

Answer: Missolonghi

In 1822 and 1823, the Ottomans had made two failed attempts to capture the city, but both failed with horrendous losses to the attackers. The third siege began in 1825. The Turks, led by Resid Mehmed Pasha and Ibrahim Pasha, were again unable to defeat the Home Guards, led by Kitson Tzavelas and effect a breakthrough. But, when the Ottomans occupied nearby passages to the city and enforced a naval blockade, things starting looking gloomy for the heroic defenders. After one year of resistance, Tzavelas decided to attempt a massive breakout. Unfortunately, the Ottomans were aware of it and, when the defenders started the sortie, they were massacred by their enemies.

Despite the fact that Missolonghi fell, the barbarity of the Turks caused Western Europeans to sympathize with the Greek cause and led to the intervention by England, France and Russia which resulted in the establishment and recognition of Greece.
10. We all know that Athens is the Greek capital, but from 1821 until 1834 what other city had that distinction?

Answer: Nafplio

From the very start of the Greek War of Independence, Nafplio was chosen as the base of the Provisional Government of Greece. When the First Hellenic Republic was officially created in 1828, Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias, a great politician and diplomat, named the city as the national capital.

After his assassination, the Kingdom of Greece came into existence. Otto of Bavaria was appointed by England as King. Until his adulthood, however, a group of Bavarian Regents were the actual heads of state. During that era, the national capital was transferred to Athens in December 1834.
Source: Author DeepHistory

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Pagiedamon before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
Related Quizzes
This quiz is part of series Something from Geography:

Just five Geography quizzes.

  1. Russia of the Two Continents Average
  2. After All, It's Only a Part of Europe Average
  3. Underrated or Overexposed? Average
  4. Myths and History in Greek Geography Tough
  5. Viajando: America del sur Average

Also part of quiz list
3/29/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us