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How to navigate Athens - Exam
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  • 1. What is the primary language spoken in Athens?
A) Italian
B) English
C) Greek
D) French
  • 2. What is the main airport serving Athens?
A) Rhodes International Airport (RHO)
B) Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
C) Heraklion Airport (HER)
D) Athens International Airport (ATH)
  • 3. Which metro line connects the airport to the city center?
A) Line 4 (Yellow Line)
B) Line 3 (Blue Line)
C) Line 1 (Green Line)
D) Line 2 (Red Line)
  • 4. What is the name of the central square in Athens?
A) Monastiraki Square
B) Syntagma Square
C) Omonia Square
D) Kolonaki Square
  • 5. Which historical site is located on the Acropolis?
A) Ancient Agora
B) Panathenaic Stadium
C) Temple of Olympian Zeus
D) Parthenon
  • 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) Plaka
B) Kifisia
C) Exarcheia
D) Monastiraki
  • 8. What currency is used in Athens?
A) Euro (€)
B) Pound (£)
C) Dollar ($)
D) Drachma (₯)
  • 9. What is the best way to avoid taxi scams?
A) Pay with large bills
B) Use ride-hailing apps or ensure the meter is running
C) Negotiate the price beforehand
D) Trust the driver's judgment
  • 10. Which metro station is a major interchange point?
A) Syntagma
B) Omonia
C) Monastiraki
D) Acropoli
  • 11. What is a popular area for souvenir shopping?
A) Plaka
B) Glyfada
C) Marousi
D) Kolonaki
  • 12. Which of these is a popular flea market location?
A) Monastiraki
B) Syntagma
C) Kolonaki
D) Omonia
  • 13. What is the national dish of Greece, often found in Athens?
A) Moussaka
B) Souvlaki
C) Spanakopita
D) Gyros
  • 14. What is the typical voltage for electricity in Athens?
A) 110V
B) 120V
C) 230V
D) 240V
  • 15. What type of adapter might you need for electronics?
A) Type A/B
B) Type C/F
C) Type G
D) Type I
  • 16. What is the emergency telephone number in Greece?
A) 112
B) 999
C) 100
D) 911
  • 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) Heraklion
C) Patras
D) Thessaloniki
  • 19. What is the best way to get to the islands from Athens?
A) Ferry
B) Tram
C) Bus
D) Train
  • 20. What is the general tipping custom in Athens restaurants?
A) 15-20%
B) No tipping is required
C) 20-25%
D) 5-10%
  • 21. What is the name of the highest point in Athens?
A) Mount Lycabettus
B) Filopappou Hill
C) Acropolis
D) Areopagus Hill
  • 22. What is the easiest way to pay for public transport?
A) ATH.ENA Card
B) Japanese Yen
C) US Dollars
D) UK Pounds
  • 23. Which museum houses significant archaeological finds from the Acropolis?
A) Acropolis Museum
B) Benaki Museum
C) National Archaeological Museum
D) Byzantine and Christian Museum
  • 24. What is 'Omonia' primarily known for, despite recent efforts to improve it?
A) Quiet residential areas
B) Being a busy and sometimes chaotic traffic hub
C) Historical monuments
D) Luxury shopping
  • 25. If you're looking for a seaside experience near Athens, which area is a good choice?
A) Kifisia
B) Glyfada
C) Marousi
D) Chalandri
  • 26. What is the name of the national garden located near Syntagma Square?
A) National Garden
B) Dionysos Garden
C) Botanical Garden
D) Acropolis Garden
  • 27. What is a 'taverna' in Athens?
A) A type of Greek coffee
B) A type of Greek dance
C) A traditional Greek restaurant
D) A Greek museum
  • 28. Which Athenian neighborhood is known for its neoclassical architecture?
A) Exarcheia
B) Plaka
C) Kolonaki
D) Monastiraki
  • 29. If you are visiting Athens during the summer, what should you be mindful of?
A) High temperatures and strong sun
B) Snowfall
C) Very short days
D) Frequent rainfall
  • 30. What are 'mezedes'?
A) Types of Greek olive oil
B) Greek folk songs
C) Traditional Greek desserts
D) Small savory dishes served as appetizers
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