Cyprus Quiz Part 2: Aphrodite's Island, Halloumi, and Ancient Kourion

How well do you know Cyprus? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Cyprus with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is "halloumi"?

  • (A) A type of bread
  • (B) A traditional Cypriot cheese
  • (C) A meat dish
  • (D) A sweet pastry

• 2. The island of Cyprus is divided into how many main parts?

  • (A) One
  • (B) Two
  • (C) Three
  • (D) Four

• 3. What is the name of the mountain range that runs across the northern part of Cyprus?

  • (A) Troodos Mountains
  • (B) Kyrenia Mountains
  • (C) Olympus Mountains
  • (D) Pindus Mountains

• 4. Who is the Greek goddess said to have been born in Cyprus?

  • (A) Hera
  • (B) Athena
  • (C) Aphrodite
  • (D) Artemis

• 5. What is a "souvla"?

  • (A) A popular Cypriot dish of large pieces of meat cooked on a long skewer
  • (B) A type of salad
  • (C) A sweet dessert
  • (D) A traditional bread

• 6. What is a common characteristic of the Cypriot communication style?

  • (A) Reserved and quiet
  • (B) Expressive and hospitable
  • (C) Very formal
  • (D) Using few gestures

• 7. What is the most popular sport in Cyprus?

  • (A) Basketball
  • (B) Football (Soccer)
  • (C) Volleyball
  • (D) Water polo

• 8. What is a "kafenio"?

  • (A) A traditional coffee shop
  • (B) A bakery
  • (C) A butcher shop
  • (D) A clothing store

• 9. What is a major environmental issue in Cyprus?

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Water scarcity
  • (C) Deforestation
  • (D) Overpopulation

• 10. What is the name of the ancient city-kingdom ruins near modern-day Limassol?

  • (A) Kourion
  • (B) Salamis
  • (C) Amathus
  • (D) Paphos