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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.
4,004 Questions
What was the open-air market to all Greek City-states?
The open air market to all Greek cities was called Agora and every day life was taking place there.
The Roman equivalent was called Forum.
What is the population of Starvos Greece?
The population of Starvous, Greece is between 2000 to 5000 people currently. They don't really know the exact number but the population has fluxuated over the years.
What do people in Greece make on the first of may?
They make wreath from roses and leaves but you can add to it. There is no special food for May the 1st, I know this cos I live in greece and my B-day is May 1st.
Does Zeus bring good or bad to the people of ancient Greece?
Zeus brought both; he gave the jar of Ills and Hope to Pandora; but he also protected strangers and the home.
Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea, near the coast of Turkey.
Solon was an Athenian statesman who lived from 630 to 558 BCE. There are no records that indicate he had any children.
Ares from greek mothology is a male, so he's a god and not a goddess.
What does wise as an owl from greek mythology mean?
the goddess of wisdom (among other things) is athena, and her patron animal was the owl, so being wise as an owl would be high praise besides that, owls are symbols of wisdom
What is Macedonia's favorite food?
The traditional Greek lamb gyros with tzatziki (pita souvlaki) as only Greece can make of course.
However, Greeks from Macedonia in the north just like the Greeks from Athens in the south enjoy an assortment of traditional and not so traditional Greek culinary delights.
Thessaloniki Bougatsa - Custard filled pastries
Lamb dolmades
Macedonian style Trahana - Tomato jus soup with mussels
Spanakopita - Spinach pie
Yemista - stuffed peppers and tomatoes
Baked Florina peppers in fresh tomato puree
Steamed Salmon from Drama
Calamari and octopus fresh from the Aegean sea
Kozani style cabbage rolls
Gigantes - giant beans oven baked
Macedonian fish soup
Sarmades of Siatista - Stuffed cabbage with saffron
Lamb stew with capers from Kastoria
Saganaki Kefalotiri
Boubari, Ground meat sausages
Fresh olive bread
Warm figs
Roasted Chestnuts
steaming sea bass
Akanes of Serres
Macedonian Ravani
Pork and Leek Roll
and many many more....
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Did ancient china trade with Greece?
China traded silk and spices all the way to Rome and Greece more than 2000 years ago.
What creature did the inhabitants of Crete associate with male virility and strength?
The MINOTAUR, which is a mythological creature associated with Crete, is usually associated with male virility, having a very powerful bull-sized penis.
Does Greece have a secret service just like Obama?
First, President Obama is not the only president who has had secret service protection-- since 1901, when President McKinley was assassinated, it was decided that presidents needed to be protected from potential threats. Other countries too have a secret service, although it may not be called by the same name as the one in America; but the majority of industrialized nations have some sort of agency to protect its leaders. In Greece, it is called the National Intelligence Service, and the abbreviation is the EYP. There are also sometimes special details of police who protect the Greek prime minister.
What does Greece import and export?
export:
Feta cheese, olives, olive oil, Greek herbs, telecommunications hardware and software, pottery, textiles, tobacco, fruit, vegetables, clothing, alcoholic drinks/beverages
top 10 export to usa 2008
- Oilfield and drilling equipment … US$227.4 million, down 14.9% from 2007 (22.8% of US imports from Greece)
- Other petroleum products … $98.8 million, down 12.6% (9.9%)
- Vegetables and preparations … $96.6 million, down 0.2% (9.7%)
- Writing and art supplies … $58.1 million, down 25.8% (5.8%)
- Aluminum … $41.9 million, down 24.5% (4.2%)
- Dairy products and eggs … $35.4 million, down 31.1% (3.5%) 55.9
- Stone, sand, cement and lime … $34.8 million, down 43.1% (3.5%)
- Other tobacco, waxes and non-food oils … $32.2 million, up 3.7% (3.2%)
- Telecommunications equipment … $23.6 million, up 63.7% (2.4%)
- Toiletries and cosmetics … $22.4 million, up 86.5% (2.2%).
top 10 imports from usa
- Fuel oil … US$227.6 million, up 10,139% (11.8% of US exports to Greece)
- Civilian aircraft … $192.3 million, up 151.3% (10%)
- Parts for military-type goods … $141.1 million, down 5.2% (7.3%)
- Steelmaking materials … $116.5 million, up 22.1% (6%)
- Medicinal equipment … $95.7 million, up 6.2% (5%)
- Pleasure boats and motors … $70.1 million, up 39.3% (3.6%)
- Industrial engines … $61 million, up 559.1% (3.2%)
- Passenger cars … $60.9 million, down 36.9% (3.2%)
- Other petroleum products … $51.9 million, up 87.7% (2.7%)
- Nuts … $51.7 million, down 16.6% (2.7%).
What is celebrated in August 15th?
On August 15, the Eastern Orthodox church celebrates the Dormition of Theotokos, a major Christian celebration. In the West, the Dormition is sometimes referred to as the Assumption.
How do you pronounce the greek word philos?
Filos, the way you would pronounce "kilos", but keeping the o clear, and of course replacing the k with an f.
In the greek language what does pediatric mean?
the "doctor for children". Pediatric < ped (<"paedi", meaning child) + iatr (<"iatros", meaning doctor) + ic (a typical way of ending of greek words)
How much does it cost to text a mobile from England to Crete on O2?
I think it costs about 40p to text crete from the UK but i have only saw that on the O2 website so you would have to ask customer services to be sure
In Greece and in Turkey they put the unripe cypress nuts in vinegar, like pickling.
But I do not know if they do this in any other country.
What year did Greece gain independence from Ottoman empire?
Greece fought their independence war from 1821-1829. They declared independence in 1821 and won it finally in 1829.
However, it took most of the next century (up until 1913) for the northern regions of modern Greece such as Epirus, Thessaly, Macedonia, and Western Thrace to become part of the Greek State.
What laws did Alexander the Great make in ancient Greece?
Alexander the Great ruled Egypt not Ancient Greece.
How does Greece prepare for earthquakes?
Greece prepares for earthquakes by educating the population on the actions they should take in the event of an earthquake or catastrophe.
