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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 education system of modern Greece?
Education in Greece is compulsory for all children 6-15 years old namely, it includes Primary (Dimotiko) and Lower Secondary (Gymnasio) Education.
The school life of the students, however, can start from the age of 2.5 years (pre-school education) in institutions (private and public) kindergartens (Vrefonipiakoi Paidikoi Stathmi). In some kindergartens there are also nursery classes which operate along with the kindergartens.
Primary Greek EducationAttendance at Primary Education in Greece (Dimotiko) lasts for six years, and children are admitted at the age of 6. Along with the regular kindergartens and the Primary Education, All-day primary schools are in operation, with an extended timetable and an enriched Curriculum.
Secondary Greek EducationPost-compulsory Secondary Education in Greece, according to the reform of 1997, consists of two school types: Unified Upper Secondary Schools( Eniaia Lykeia) and the Technical Vocational Educational Schools (TEE). The duration of studies in Eniaia Lykeia is three years and two years (a' level) or three years (b' level) in the Technical Vocational Educational Schools. Mutual student transfer from one type of school to the other is possible.
Along with the mainstream schools of Primary and Secondary Education, Special kindergartens, Primary and Lower Secondary schools and upper secondary classes are in operation, which admit students with special educational needs. Musical, Ecclesiastical and Physical Education Gymnasia and Lykeia are also in operation.
Post-compulsory Secondary Education also includes the Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) , which provide formal but unclassified level of education. These Institutes are not classified as an educational level, because they accept both lower secondary school and upper secondary school graduates according to the relevant specializations they provide.
What is the story behind Megara Greece?
Megara (Greek: Μέγαρα) is an ancient city (pop. 23,032 in 2001) in Attica, Greece. It lies in the northern section of the Isthmus of Corinth opposite the island of Salamis, which belonged to Megara in archaic times, before being taken by Athens.
How do Greeks travel in the winter?
They travel in much the same ways as any other time of year. So things like car, bus, trains, bike, planes etc.
Does Macedonia have national dress?
The most well known traditional national costume is the Greek Regional Folk Costume from Roumlouki - Macedonia Greece.
A long history of tradition states that the headpiece has been worn since the time of Alexander the Great, who, in order to reward the women who during the heat of the battle never ceased bringing water to the army and to punish the men for their cowardice , took the helmets off them and gave them to the women.
Internet connection in Greece?
yes there is internet connections in greece, obviously if your writing this from greece.
What is the largest body of water bordering greece?
Greece is entirely in the Mediterranean Sea. The eastern coast of Greece is on a body of water of the Mediterranean Sea which is called Ionian Sea and separates Greece and Italy. The western coast of Greece is on a body of water of the Mediterranean Sea which is called Aegean Sea and which separates Greece and Turkey. The Greek coast on the Aegean Sea is longer than that on the Ionian Sea.
Epimetheus was afterthought. Some call him the first philosopher. Since he married Pandora, you could give him the symbol of Panora's box.
Where did Mustafa Kemal Ataturk attend grade school?
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was born in and attended grade school in Selanik (modern day Thessaloniki, Greece) which was an Ottoman city at the time.
What did Aristotle do in the history that he is so famous?
He was Alexander the Great's philosophy teacher.
Who was the King of Greece before World War 2 started?
King George II (King of the Hellenes) reigned as the King of Greece from 1922 to 1924 and from 1935 until his death in 1947, having a role in Greece's involvement and eventual success in both World War I and II. But before this time, in 1913, George II's grandfather was assassinated, making George the crown prince (Diachocos) and the Duke of Sparta the same year. His first reign during World War I lasted from September 27, 1922 to March 24, 1924. His second reign during World War II began on November 3rd, 1935 and ended on April 1, 1947.
How did geography of the Greek Peninsula affect the political organization of the region?
They were too close to Mexico.. (Don't write that in your homework because your teacher will think that you're dumb or what?)
'Aqua' is a latin word and it means water.
Water in greek is 'νερό' (pronnounced ne-RO)
Was Anicent Greece a unified nation?
Ancient Greece was not a unified nation for the most part but eventually became one. When we speak of city-states and islands before the year 300 BCE then No, it was not. Each metropolitan area, large city, island, region was ruled by itself, known as a City-State. Similar to Washington D.C., or most nations' capitals (including Greece today). Most of the times, the main capital is its own ruling body. In the days of Ancient Greece, this was true to the extent of people fighting wars.
Probably the most glorious Greek war was the Trojan or Persian Wars. Because every Greek city-state got together, despite their cultural differances to fight a common enemy. But still, officially the Athenian army was governed by Athens as Spartan Armies were ruled by Sparta. This was similar through all of the hundreds of thousands of city states.
Athens and Sparta had the best rivalry, Athens being the city of the Navy, conquering and controlling vast cities, armies, and islands under its rule. Known for cultural technologies and breakthroughs like democracy. Sparta was a city ruled by and for the military, often seen as barbaric and firce dedicated fighters. The Peloponesian war was fought between Athens and Sparta and eventually saw the Athenian fall.
After Alexander conquered Greece, being half Greek, he decided to move the capital of Macedonia to Greece, Athens to be exact. Under Alexander's rule Greece was united and all of the cities, Islands and villages were questionable to one king. This didnt stop regionalists from establishing control and governments locally giving Greece most of its current state or province bounderies today.
What terrible mistake does icarus make as he is flying to crete?
He flies to close to the sun, and the wax attached to the wings melts, and he falls to the ground.
How does the lotus flower affect the men in ancient Greece?
It did not affect the men of ancient Greece in real life. In the ancient Greek epic called the Odyssey there is a story where the hero (Odysseus) encounters a people called the Lotus Eaters. The lotus fruit and flowers in that story were a powerful narcotic, inducing peaceful sleep and no doubt interesting dreams. Odysseus' crew in the story get to eat the fruit and immediately get addicted to it. Odysseus had to drag them forcibly back to his ship so that he could continue his journey home.
The lotus fruit is in fact edible, but it is no drug. Fairly recent scientific research has shown that lotus fruit works well as an anti-obesity agent. So it won't give you pleasant dreams, but it will help you to lose weight.
What actions did the Soviet government take to try to establish a national identity?
The Soviet government employed a national school curriculum that taught nationalism to students from a young age. Also, the media was influence to provide programming that inspired nationalism.
How did Greeks travel to place to place?
They would travel on foot or by the use of horses when it came to land travel. Often times, especially soldiers who would have to travel country to country, they would eat opiate leaves during the journey to mask the pain in their feet from extensive travel. Boats were built for any sea travel.
Is the national bank of Greece the ethniki trapeza?
The Answer is Yes And NO. But it's an understandable confusion. If you take the word "ethniki" in the Generic meaning to indicate the same thing as "the Bank of England" being the national bank of England, then the answer is NO. We would then would talk about the "Bank of Greece". On the other hand, there is The ETHNIKI TRAPEZA, (and this translates national bank), but its a bank just like any other bank same as HBOS or RBS etc, would be.
