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