Petra tou Romiou - Quiz
  • 1. What is another name for Petra tou Romiou?
A) Hera's Cliff
B) Poseidon's Rock
C) Aphrodite's Rock
D) Zeus' Stone
  • 2. Where is Petra tou Romiou located?
A) On the southern tip of Cyprus
B) Near Nicosia on the northern coast
C) In the center of Paphos city
D) Off the shore along the main road from Paphos to Limassol, Cyprus
  • 3. What is a popular tourist activity near Petra tou Romiou?
A) Fishing from the rock
B) Swimming in the sea around the rock
C) Visiting nearby restaurants and resorts
D) Climbing the rock
  • 4. Why is swimming not recommended near Petra tou Romiou?
A) Swimming is only allowed during certain times of the year.
B) It is a sacred site and swimming is forbidden by local customs.
C) There are dangerous marine creatures nearby.
D) The sea in this region is generally rough.
  • 5. What mythological event is associated with Petra tou Romiou?
A) The birthplace of Aphrodite
B) The home of Poseidon
C) The resting place of Zeus
D) A battleground for Titans
  • 6. According to legend, how was Aphrodite born?
A) From the tears of Gaia
B) From a golden egg found on the rock
C) From a lightning strike by Zeus
D) From the foam caused by Uranus' genitals thrown into the sea.
  • 7. What did Cronus do to his father Uranus according to myth?
A) He imprisoned him in Tartarus
B) He mutilated him and threw his testicles into the sea.
C) He banished him from Olympus
D) He turned him into a stone
  • 8. What is a local myth about swimming around Aphrodite Rock?
A) Any person who swims around the rock will be blessed with eternal beauty.
B) They will become invisible
C) They will turn into sea creatures
D) Swimmers are cursed to never return to land
  • 9. What does the name Petra tou Romiou refer to in another legend?
A) A battle between Greeks and Persians
B) The exploits of the hero Basil from Digenes Akritas.
C) A famous shipwreck
D) The founding of Paphos by King Pygmalion
  • 10. Who was Basil in the legend associated with Petra tou Romiou?
A) A Roman emperor
B) Half-Byzantine (East Roman or Romios) and half-Arabic hero.
C) An Egyptian pharaoh
D) A Greek philosopher
  • 11. What did Basil allegedly do to keep off invading Saracens?
A) Built an impenetrable wall around Paphos
B) Summoned a storm at sea
C) Convinced them to retreat peacefully
D) Hurl a huge rock from the Troodos Mountains.
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