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How to navigate Athens
Contributed by: Hall
  • 1. What is the primary language spoken in Athens?
A) French
B) Greek
C) Italian
D) English
  • 2. What is the main airport serving Athens?
A) Athens International Airport (ATH)
B) Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
C) Heraklion Airport (HER)
D) Rhodes International Airport (RHO)
  • 3. Which metro line connects the airport to the city center?
A) Line 2 (Red Line)
B) Line 4 (Yellow Line)
C) Line 1 (Green Line)
D) Line 3 (Blue Line)
  • 4. What is the name of the central square in Athens?
A) Monastiraki Square
B) Omonia Square
C) Kolonaki Square
D) Syntagma Square
  • 5. Which historical site is located on the Acropolis?
A) Panathenaic Stadium
B) Temple of Olympian Zeus
C) Parthenon
D) Ancient Agora
  • 6. What type of transportation is NOT commonly found in Athens?
A) Taxis
B) Trams
C) Buses
D) Metro
  • 7. Which neighborhood is known for its vibrant street art?
A) Kifisia
B) Plaka
C) Monastiraki
D) Exarcheia
  • 8. What currency is used in Athens?
A) Dollar ($)
B) Drachma (₯)
C) Euro (€)
D) Pound (£)
  • 9. What is the best way to avoid taxi scams?
A) Use ride-hailing apps or ensure the meter is running
B) Pay with large bills
C) Trust the driver's judgment
D) Negotiate the price beforehand
  • 10. Which metro station is a major interchange point?
A) Syntagma
B) Acropoli
C) Monastiraki
D) Omonia
  • 11. What is a popular area for souvenir shopping?
A) Plaka
B) Glyfada
C) Kolonaki
D) Marousi
  • 12. Which of these is a popular flea market location?
A) Kolonaki
B) Syntagma
C) Omonia
D) Monastiraki
  • 13. What is the national dish of Greece, often found in Athens?
A) Souvlaki
B) Spanakopita
C) Gyros
D) Moussaka
  • 14. What is the typical voltage for electricity in Athens?
A) 120V
B) 230V
C) 110V
D) 240V
  • 15. What type of adapter might you need for electronics?
A) Type C/F
B) Type G
C) Type A/B
D) Type I
  • 16. What is the emergency telephone number in Greece?
A) 112
B) 911
C) 100
D) 999
  • 17. Where can you find ancient ruins besides the Acropolis?
A) Piraeus
B) National Garden
C) Ancient Agora
D) Mount Lycabettus
  • 18. Which port city is near Athens?
A) Piraeus
B) Thessaloniki
C) Patras
D) Heraklion
  • 19. What is the best way to get to the islands from Athens?
A) Train
B) Bus
C) Tram
D) Ferry
  • 20. What is the general tipping custom in Athens restaurants?
A) 5-10%
B) 20-25%
C) 15-20%
D) No tipping is required
  • 21. What is the name of the highest point in Athens?
A) Filopappou Hill
B) Mount Lycabettus
C) Acropolis
D) Areopagus Hill
  • 22. What is the easiest way to pay for public transport?
A) UK Pounds
B) US Dollars
C) Japanese Yen
D) ATH.ENA Card
  • 23. Which museum houses significant archaeological finds from the Acropolis?
A) National Archaeological Museum
B) Benaki Museum
C) Acropolis Museum
D) Byzantine and Christian Museum
  • 24. What is 'Omonia' primarily known for, despite recent efforts to improve it?
A) Being a busy and sometimes chaotic traffic hub
B) Historical monuments
C) Quiet residential areas
D) Luxury shopping
  • 25. If you're looking for a seaside experience near Athens, which area is a good choice?
A) Glyfada
B) Marousi
C) Kifisia
D) Chalandri
  • 26. What is the name of the national garden located near Syntagma Square?
A) National Garden
B) Botanical Garden
C) Acropolis Garden
D) Dionysos Garden
  • 27. What is a 'taverna' in Athens?
A) A type of Greek coffee
B) A type of Greek dance
C) A Greek museum
D) A traditional Greek restaurant
  • 28. Which Athenian neighborhood is known for its neoclassical architecture?
A) Plaka
B) Monastiraki
C) Kolonaki
D) Exarcheia
  • 29. If you are visiting Athens during the summer, what should you be mindful of?
A) Very short days
B) Frequent rainfall
C) Snowfall
D) High temperatures and strong sun
  • 30. What are 'mezedes'?
A) Small savory dishes served as appetizers
B) Types of Greek olive oil
C) Greek folk songs
D) Traditional Greek desserts
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