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Greece Fact-Matching Game

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Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

Embark on a journey through ancient Greece with our fact-matching game! Piece together important information fragments and uncover the secrets of this historical civilization.

  • Uncover key details about Greek mythology and history
  • Explore famous landmarks and cities of ancient Greece
  • Use spells for hints and extra time to help you on your quest
Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • Greece has over 2,000 islands, but only around 170 are inhabited.
  • The Greek flag consists of blue and white stripes, representing the sea and the waves.
  • The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, from 776 BC to 393 AD.
  • Greece is home to Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in the country and in Greek mythology the home of the gods.
  • The Greek alphabet is the oldest alphabet still in use today.
  • Greece has a coastline of over 13,000 kilometers, making it the 11th longest coastline in the world.
  • Greek cuisine is known for its use of olive oil, herbs, grains, and fresh vegetables.
  • The Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, is located in Athens, Greece.
  • The Greek national anthem has 158 verses, but only the first two are usually sung.
  • Greece is one of the sunniest countries in the world, with over 250 days of sunshine per year.
  • Greek is the official language of Greece, spoken by over 99% of the population.
  • The Greek island of Santorini is known for its stunning sunsets and white-washed buildings.
  • Greece is known as the birthplace of democracy, with the first democratic government established in Athens in the 5th century BC.
  • The Greek currency used to be the drachma, but it was replaced by the euro in 2002.
  • Greece has a rich history of theater, with the ancient Greek playwrights Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides being some of the most famous.
  • The Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above Athens.
  • Greece is the leading producer of sea sponges in the world.
  • The Greek philosopher Aristotle was a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great.
  • Greece is home to some of the oldest known human settlements in Europe, dating back to the Paleolithic era.
  • Greece has a high number of stray cats, with estimates ranging from 2 to 3 million feral felines.

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