- 1. What is the largest city in Crete?
A) Chania
B) Rethymno
C) Agios Nikolaos
D) Heraklion
- 2. Which sea surrounds Crete?
A) Libyan Sea
B) Ionian Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Aegean Sea
- 3. Which palace complex in Crete is known for its Minoan archaeological site?
A) Zakros
B) Knossos
C) Malia
D) Phaistos
- 4. Which city in Crete is known for its Venetian Harbor and lighthouse?
A) Chania
B) Rethymno
C) Agios Nikolaos
D) Heraklion
- 5. Which ancient script found on Crete has not yet been deciphered?
A) Linear A
B) Cretan Hieroglyphs
C) Linear B
D) Phoenician
- 6. What is the region in the east of Crete known for its beautiful palm forest?
A) Agios Nikolaos
B) Zakros
C) Vai
D) Preveli
- 7. Which gorge trekking experience in Crete is famous for its challenging terrain?
A) Imbros Gorge
B) Samaria Gorge
C) Aradena Gorge
D) Richtis Gorge
- 8. What is the traditional Cretan cheese made from sheep's milk?
A) Anthotyro
B) Feta
C) Graviera
D) Mizithra
- 9. Which traditional Cretan pastry is made of layered dough, nuts, honey, and spices?
A) Baklava
B) Galaktoboureko
C) Loukoumades
D) Kataifi
- 10. Which bird species is native to Crete and often depicted in ancient Minoan art?
A) Griffon Vulture
B) Peregrine Falcon
C) Red-tailed Hawk
D) Bald Eagle
- 11. Which river flows through the Samaria Gorge in Crete?
A) Evrotas
B) Eurotas
C) Acheron
D) Tarraios
- 12. Which cave in Crete is believed to be the birthplace of Zeus according to Greek mythology?
A) Psychro Cave
B) Ideon Cave
C) Lasithi Cave
D) Dikteon Cave
- 13. Which musical instrument is traditional to Crete and often used in Cretan folk music?
A) Lyra
B) Laouto
C) Santouri
D) Bouzouki
- 14. Crete is the largest island of which country?
A) Italy
B) Spain
C) Turkey
D) Greece
- 15. Which mountain range dominates the landscape of Crete?
A) White Mountains
B) Rocky Mountains
C) Himalayas
D) Andes Mountains
- 16. The ancient Minoans were known for their expertise in which craft?
A) Pottery
B) Carpentry
C) Metalworking
D) Weaving
- 17. Which Greek god is associated with Crete and is said to have been born there?
A) Apollo
B) Hades
C) Poseidon
D) Zeus
- 18. In Greek mythology, who is the daughter of King Minos of Crete and Pasiphae?
A) Ariadne
B) Atalanta
C) Helen
D) Persephone
- 19. What is the name of the famous ancient Minoan fresco depicting a bull leaping event found in Knossos?
A) Mona Lisa
B) Last Supper
C) Toreador Fresco
D) The Creation of Adam
- 20. What was the primary crop grown by the Minoans in ancient Crete?
A) Olives
B) Rice
C) Corn
D) Potatoes
- 21. What type of government system did ancient Crete have that involved rule by religious leaders?
A) Oligarchy
B) Monarchy
C) Democracy
D) Theocracy
- 22. Which explorer rediscovered the ancient ruins of Knossos in the early 20th century?
A) Arthur Evans
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Marco Polo
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