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Cyprus History, Culture and Food Facts
Flashcards on the history, heritage, traditions, food and nature of Cyprus: from the Lusignan kings and independence to painted churches, name days and halloumi.
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Which philosopher from ancient Kition founded Stoicism?
Zeno of Citium, who taught in Athens.
2
Which English king took Cyprus in 1191?
Richard I, on his way to the Third Crusade.
3
Which family ruled the Kingdom of Cyprus from 1192 to 1489?
The Lusignan family.
4
When did the Ottomans conquer Cyprus?
1571, after the fall of Famagusta.
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What was the Cyprus Convention of 1878?
An agreement under which Britain took over the administration of Cyprus while the Sultan kept sovereignty.
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When did Britain annex Cyprus, and when did it become a Crown Colony?
Annexed in 1914; Crown Colony from 1925.
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What does 'enosis' mean?
Union of Cyprus with Greece, the aim of many Greek Cypriots before 1960.
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When did the EOKA campaign begin?
1 April 1955, led by Georgios Grivas.
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On what date did Cyprus become independent?
16 August 1960; Independence Day is marked on 1 October.
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Which three countries are the guarantor powers of 1960?
Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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What is UNFICYP?
The UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, set up in 1964 by Security Council Resolution 186.
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What is the Green Line?
The UN-patrolled buffer zone of about 180 km across the island, including Nicosia.
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When did the first Green Line crossing points open?
April 2003.
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When did Cyprus join the EU and adopt the euro?
EU on 1 May 2004; euro on 1 January 2008.
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How many districts does Cyprus have?
Six: Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta and Kyrenia.
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Which Troodos village is known as the pottery village?
Foini, famous for its traditional pottery.
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Which two crafts of the villages Lefkara and Fyti are well known?
Lefkara lace (embroidery) and Fyti weaving.
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Who is regarded as the founder of the Church of Cyprus?
Saint Barnabas, who is buried near ancient Salamis; his feast is 11 June.
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What are the Painted Churches of the Troodos?
Ten small Byzantine churches on the UNESCO World Heritage List (listed from 1985).
20
What is the Cypriot syllabary?
An ancient syllabic script used to write Greek and Eteocypriot in Cyprus.
21
What is Bellapais Abbey?
A Gothic abbey near Kyrenia, where Lawrence Durrell lived and wrote 'Bitter Lemons'.
22
Which hall of mosaics is in Paphos?
The House of Dionysos, with Roman floor mosaics of Greek myths.
23
Which design is on the Cypriot 1 and 2 euro coins?
The idol of Pomos; the Kyrenia ship is on 10-50 cent coins and the mouflon on 1-5 cent coins.
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What is Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera)?
The first day of Orthodox Lent, when families fly kites and eat fasting foods.
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What is a name day?
The feast day of the saint whose name a person bears, widely celebrated in Cyprus.
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What are afelia and souvla?
Afelia is pork in red wine and coriander; souvla is meat grilled on a long skewer over charcoal.
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What is anari?
A soft fresh cheese made from the whey left from halloumi.
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What is zivania?
A clear, strong spirit distilled from grape pomace and wine.
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Which gas field was discovered in 2011 in Cypriot waters?
Aphrodite, in Block 12.
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Which bird breeds only on Cyprus and winters in the Middle East?
The Cyprus warbler.
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