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Greece
Greece is a country made up of many islands. It has a rich history filled with gods, goddesses, wars, tragedies, romances, and some of the best myths of all time. Questions in this section can include things about current or ancient Greece.
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What is the Greek words for your welcome?
παρακαλώ (parakalo, which actually means 'please' but is repeated as 'you're welcome')
What is a typical home in Greece?
In Athens, most people live in an apartment with a balcony. Structures cannot be more than 2 stories high because of earthquake dangers. Marble is used expansively for floors and stairways. People in the countryside often live in very old simple homes with few rooms, or in houses built into the mountainside. Some homes are new and very up to date. Others are literally ancient, and have been around for many hundreds of years.
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Name the seas that lie to the west east and south of Greece?
The sea that lies west of Greece is the Ionian the sea that lies south of Greece is the Mediterranean and the sea that lies east of Greece is the Aegean.
Can you still use drachma in Greece?
No, unfortunately, Greece now uses euros and will most likely stare at you like you have three heads if you try to pay for something in drachmas :D (plus they'll probably get REALLY annoyed) :D
Why was Persia persistent in conquering Greece?
Persia never conquered the whole of Greece and the bits that medized (submitted to Persia) were quickly intimidated back away by the major powers of Athens and Sparta. Persia kept trying to conquer Greece because, simply, it was described to Darius and Xerxes as the most beautiful place in the world, and they wanted it.
2000, curiously enough. They have the same numbering system.
How is Greece connected to other countries?
They are connected because countries trade. Greece mainly trades with countries in Europe but it does trade with countries around the world.
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