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Quiz: Greece

  1. What was the capital?

    • Athens
    • Andorra la Vella
    • Tashkent
    • Malé
    Answer

    Athens — Capital: Athens.

  2. When was Greece founded?

    • 1830, independence recognized after the war of 1821 to 1829 against the Ottoman Empire
    • 1 January 1984, full independence from Britain
    • 1 July 1867, confederation of the British North American colonies
    • 8 September 1991, independence declared from Yugoslavia
    Answer

    1830, independence recognized after the war of 1821 to 1829 against the Ottoman Empire — Founded: 1830, independence recognized after the war of 1821 to 1829 against the Ottoman Empire.

  3. What form of government does Greece have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    • Parliamentary system; the Inatsisartut parliament and a premier lead the government, and Denmark keeps defence and foreign policy
    • A premier and elected assembly govern under a constitution; a governor appointed by the British monarch oversees defence, security, and foreign affairs
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Greece is a Balkan country of peninsulas and islands, heir to the ancient Greek world.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Greece is a Balkan country of peninsulas and islands, heir to the ancient Greek world.