Destination: Greece

What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
Which ancient temple sits atop the Acropolis hill in Athens?
The Parthenon
Which classic Greek dish is an oven-baked casserole layered with aubergine, minced meat and white sauce?
Moussaka
Which Greek island is famous for whitewashed houses with blue domes and spectacular sunsets over a volcanic caldera?
Santorini
Which white, salty cheese made from sheep's and goat's milk is known as Greece's national cheese?
Feta
Which is the largest Greek island?
Crete
What is the monastery complex in Greece where the monasteries are built atop tall, vertical rock pillars called?
Meteora
What is the sea between Greece and Turkey, dotted with Greek islands, called?
The Aegean Sea
What is the Greek dish of small grilled pieces of meat on skewers called?
Souvlaki
What is the Greek dip made of yoghurt, cucumber and garlic called?
Tzatziki
Which anise-flavoured Greek spirit turns milky white when mixed with water?
Ouzo
In which ancient Greek town were the original Olympic Games held?
Olympia
Which mountain was, in Greek mythology, the home of the gods, ruled by Zeus?
Mount Olympus
Which Greek philosopher was the teacher of Plato and was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock?
Socrates
What does the Greek word 'efcharistó' mean?
Thank you
Which two colours make up the Greek flag?
Blue and white

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