Mixed Quiz Mixed Quiz Mixed questions from the categories: Nature, History and Culture, Religion cites in Serres Total: 10 Multiple Choice and True/False Questions 1 / 10 Kerkini Lake is an artificial lake. True False Your answer is wrong. Correct! Kerkini lake is an artificial lake. It was created in 1932 with the construction of a dam on the river Struma near the village of Lithotopos.Η λίμvη Κερκίνη ειναι μια τεχνητή λίμνη. Δημιoυργήθηκε τo 1932 με τηv κατασκευή εvός φράγματoς στov πoταμό Στρυμόvα κovτά στo χωριό Λιθότoπoς. Rare formations that are created by "defying" the laws of gravity and following irregular paths. 2 / 10 Alistratis Cave includes not only large stalactites and stalagmites, but also the rare ____________ Eccentrics Calcareous stones Limestones Your answer is wrong Correct! Its decoration includes, in addition to large stalactites and stalagmites in various colors and the rare eccentrics. Eccentrics or helictites are rare formations that are created by "defying" the laws of gravity and following irregular paths. Until the 1990s it was an endangered species. From a population of 75,000 in 1950 across the country, it reached only 600 in 1992. 3 / 10 How many buffaloes live around Lake Kerkini? about 150-200 about 1500-2000 about 50-100 Your answer is wrong. Correct! Approximately 1600 buffaloes live in the area of the lake Kerkini. Until the 1990s they were an endangered species. From a population of 75,000 in 1950 across the country, it reached only 600 in 1992. Since then, a programme to protect and conserve the species as a rare breed has been put in place. As a result, today their population has recovered and their numbers are now close to 2000 water buffaloes, of which 1600 are found around Kerkini. It is also one of the 196 Important Areas for the Birds of Greece (IBA), and a Special Protection Area (SPA - Directive 79/409/EEC). 4 / 10 It is one of the 10 Wetlands of International Importance in Greece (also known as Ramsar Wetlands). Valley of Agioi Anargyroi Canyon Aggitis River Kerkini Lake Your answer is wrong. Correct! Kerkini lake is one of the 10 Wetlands of International Importance in Greece (also known as Ramsar Wetlands). At least 300 species of birds have been observed in the lakes and the bays that surround them, of which 50 are included in the Red List of the Birds of Greece. A total of 10 species of birds nest in mixed colonies in the riverside forest, in significant numbers for Greece and Europe. In the area of Lake there is the largest number of buffaloes in Greece, which are animals adapted to living in wetlands. The biodiversity of the area is very great. In addition to birds, the presence of other species such as amphibians (11 species), reptiles (26 species), mammals (>58 species), fish (30 species), plants (>800 species) and invertebrates (at least 4700) is also important. The findings prove the worship of the Olympian Gods. 5 / 10 The ancient Amphipolis was founded in 438/7 BC. as a colony of the _____________ Athenians Spartans Macedonians Your answer is wrong Correct! Ancient Amphipolis was founded as a colony of the Athenians. 6 / 10 The exhibits from the of Tomb of Casta are located in the Folklore Museum "Gerakina" Michael Tsartsidis Museum Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis Your answer is wrong Correct! The exhibits are located in the Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis. Τα όπλα που βρέθηκαν έιναι κυρίως Γερμανικής προέλευσης 7 / 10 In the Museum of Fort Rupel there are weapons of the era of: World War II World War I Macedonian War II Your answer is wrong Correct! In the Museum of Fort Rupel there are weapons of the WWII era 8 / 10 The Acropolis of Koulas ('Tower of Orestes') is a Byzantine building of the 9th century, built on an ancient fortress. True False Your answer is wrong. Correct! The Acropolis of Koulas ('Tower of Orestes') is a Byzantine building of the 9th century, built on an ancient fortress. 9 / 10 Holy Dormition Monastery of Vyssiani received the nickname "Vyssiani" from the handmade icon of the Virgin Mary True False Your answer is wrong. Correct! Holy Dormition Monastery of Vyssiani received the nickname "Vyssiani" from the Byzantine village of the same name which was nearby A group of buildings of the late 16th century that survive in Constantinople. 10 / 10 The architecture of the Zinzirli Mosque belongs to the school of Sinan, the great architect of the classical period of Ottoman architecture. True False Your answer is wrong. Correct! Your score is 0% By Wordpress Quiz plugin K T2023-02-05T21:15:00+02:00
