The nine stripes of the flag represent the number of syllables in the phrase the greeks use (Eleutheria H Thantos) which is alsotranslated to- "freedom or death", which was a battle cry in the revolt against the ottamon occupation.The blue stands for sea and protection.The white stands for oceanwaves and purity. President: Karolos Papoulias-president- 80 Capital: Athens,Greece Top attractions in Athens- Acropolis and the Parthenon-one of the finest doric-style construction Piraeus-one of the best taverns The Agora-Greek theatre Money:The type of currency they use in Greece is Euro. They come in-5,10,20,50,100,and 500- euro The coins come in- 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.10, 0.2, 0.5, 1 and 2- lepta History: Five (5) interesting historical facts that have impacted your country greatly. Greeks have civiized over more than 2,500 years ago.The Greeks have great works of arts and sculptures of roman gods. Greece is located at the southernmost tip of Europe,which was a focal point to their navy when in wars.Greece is also known by the name Hellas. In 86 b.c Athens was conquered by Rome. Food:
Feta Cheese: Cheese made from either goat, sheep,or cow.Feta is the Greek national cheese.
Psari Plaki: Plaki means a dish cooked with oplive oil tomatoes and vegetables. You can have bean Plaki or fish Plaki. The type of fish you can use is: halibut,cod,tilapia,or sea bass.
Lentil and Rice Pilaf with Kale: lentels are really nutritional.It has protein,iron and lots of dietary fiber.Brown Lentil, and also is paired with savory herbs and spices, also contains kale.
Baklava Chocolate- Dozens of layers of crisp, buttery fillo pastry leaves, made with real dark cocoa, proprietary blend of fresh, Walnuts and aromatic spices.
Marinated Octopus- octopus marinated with oregano, pepper,rosemary,vinegar, and chopped yellow onions.
Lamb:lamb is usually served on holidays or celebrations. The whole carcass is roasted and garnished-decorated, withveggies and all is stewed in a caserole.
Moussaka:stuffed with, tomatoes,aubergines or paprika.Giouvarlakia-( meatballs with rice).
Sesame Cookies: cinnamon and sesamie seed flavored cookies. If you eat the cookie you would run to Greece.
Avgolemono:-SIMPLE.-All you need is is cinnamon, spices of your choice, and tomatoes to make this sauce.
What I Learned:
One thing that I learned was that the flag's stripes represent the number of syllables in the phrase (Eleutheria H Thantos).I also learned that Baklava is the most popular pastry in Greece.The blue stands for sea and protection and the white stands for ocean waves and purity. I have also learned that the Greek Parthenon is one of the most visited sites in Greece.I also learned lamb, in Greece, is served carcass and everything.
Furthermore, I learned that the Sesame cookie is one of the most popular cookies in Greece. I learned the type of money they use in Greece is called Euro and the type of coins they use are called Lepta. The 8th thing I have learned is that the president Karolos papoulioas.I learned that the Euro can go up to the 500 and the Lepta up to 2. The final thing that I learned was that the Greeks civilized more than 2,500 years ago.
Aaron Ford-Greece
Flag:
The nine stripes of the flag represent the number of syllables in the phrase the greeks use (Eleutheria H Thantos) which is also translated to-"freedom or death", which was a battle cry in the revolt against the ottamon occupation.The blue stands for sea and protection.The white stands for ocean waves and purity.
President: Karolos Papoulias-president- 80
Capital: Athens,Greece
Top attractions in Athens-
Acropolis and the Parthenon-one of the finest doric-style construction
Piraeus-one of the best taverns
The Agora-Greek theatre
Money: The type of currency they use in Greece is Euro.
They come in-5,10,20,50,100,and 500- euro
The coins come in- 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.10, 0.2, 0.5, 1 and 2- lepta
History: Five (5) interesting historical facts that have impacted your country greatly.
Greeks have civiized over more than 2,500 years ago.The Greeks have great works of arts and sculptures of roman gods. Greece is located at the southernmost tip of Europe,which was a focal point to their navy when in wars.Greece is also known by the name Hellas. In 86 b.c Athens was conquered by Rome.
Food:
What I Learned:
One thing that I learned was that the flag's stripes represent the number of syllables in the phrase (Eleutheria H Thantos).I also learned that Baklava is the most popular pastry in Greece.The blue stands for sea and protection and the white stands for ocean waves and purity. I have also learned that the Greek Parthenon is one of the most visited sites in Greece.I also learned lamb, in Greece, is served carcass and everything.
Furthermore, I learned that the Sesame cookie is one of the most popular cookies in Greece. I learned the type of money they use in Greece is called Euro and the type of coins they use are called Lepta. The 8th thing I have learned is that the president Karolos papoulioas.I learned that the Euro can go up to the 500 and the Lepta up to 2. The final thing that I learned was that the Greeks civilized more than 2,500 years ago.
Score: 146/150