Greece civics quiz: questions and answers
All 20 general civics quiz questions about Greece with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Constitution and government 7 questions
Head of state, parliament, courts and the constitution.
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In which year did Greece’s current Constitution come into force?
1975
Adopted on 11 June 1975 after the fall of the junta; revised in 1986, 2001, 2008 and 2019.
What is Greece’s form of government?
A presidential parliamentary republic
Article 1(1) of the Constitution.
How many members does the Hellenic Parliament have?
300
Article 51 allows between 200 and 300 members; the number is fixed by law at 300.
Who elects the President of the Hellenic Republic?
Parliament
Article 32: Parliament elects the President for a five-year term.
Which is Greece’s supreme administrative court?
The Council of State (Symvoulio tis Epikrateias)
Article 95; Areios Pagos is the supreme civil and criminal court.
What form of government does Greece have?
A parliamentary republic
Greece is a parliamentary republic with a President as head of state and a government that answers to Parliament.
What is the normal length of a parliamentary term in Greece?
Four years
Members of the Hellenic Parliament are elected for a four-year term, although early elections can be called.
History and national symbols 8 questions
Independence, key dates, flag, anthem and other national symbols.
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Who wrote the words of Greece’s national anthem, the Hymn to Liberty?
Dionysios Solomos
Solomos wrote the poem in 1823; Nikolaos Mantzaros composed the music.
On which date does Greece commemorate the start of the War of Independence?
25 March
25 March 1821; 28 October is Ohi Day (1940).
What did the Greek referendum of December 1974 decide?
The abolition of the monarchy
About 69% voted for a republic on 8 December 1974.
In which year did Greece join the European Communities?
1981
Greece became the tenth member state on 1 January 1981 and adopted the euro in 2001.
Which event does Greece’s national day on 25 March commemorate?
The start of the War of Independence in 1821
25 March marks the start of the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule in 1821.
Who was the first Governor of independent Greece?
Ioannis Kapodistrias
Ioannis Kapodistrias became the first Governor of Greece in 1828. King Otto became the first king in 1832.
In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens?
1896
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896, in the Panathenaic Stadium.
What did Greece reject on 28 October 1940, now marked as Ohi Day?
An ultimatum from Fascist Italy
On 28 October 1940 Greece rejected Italy's ultimatum to allow its troops into Greece. The day is celebrated as Ohi (No) Day.
Geography and society 5 questions
Capital, geography, languages, currency and public holidays.
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What is Greece’s highest mountain?
Mount Olympus (2,917 m)
Mytikas, the highest peak of Olympus, is 2,917 metres.
What is Greece’s largest island?
Crete
Crete covers about 8,300 square kilometres.
Into how many administrative regions (periferies) is Greece divided?
13
The Kallikratis reform (Law 3852/2010) created 13 regions and 332 municipalities.
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
Athens is the capital of Greece and the seat of Parliament and the government.
How many horizontal stripes are on the Greek flag?
Nine
The Greek flag has nine horizontal blue and white stripes, with a white cross on a blue square in the upper corner.
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