QUIZ: Czech history, culture and literature

Question 1

What is the name of Božena Němcová's most famous novel?

Accepted Answer

The grandmother

Question 2

Which building is shown in the photograph?

Accepted Answer

National Theatre

Question 3

This is the Municipal House in Prague. In which style was the building built?

Accepted Answer

Art Nouveau

Question 4

What is the name of the dynasty that ruled in Bohemia in 12th and 13th century?

Accepted Answer

Premyslid dynasty

Question 5

When did the battle of White Mountain happen?

Accepted Answer

1620

Question 6

Which drink is typical in the Czech Republic?

Accepted Answer

beer

Question 7

Can you recognise a person in the picture? You can see his portait on one of Czech banknotes.

Accepted Answer

Jan Amos Komenský

Question 8

What is the name of the capital city of the Czech Republic?

Accepted Answer

Prague

Question 9

How many bridges are there in Prague (across the Vltava river)?

Accepted Answer

18

Question 10

What is the name of the important cultural movement in 19th century?

Accepted Answer

Czech National Revival

Question 11

Who established Charles University?

Accepted Answer

Charles IV.

Question 12

Which country doesn't border with the Czech Republic?

Accepted Answer

Slovenia

Question 13

Which three main parts does the Czech Republic have?

Accepted Answer

Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia

Question 14

Who is the author of Slavic Epic (a set of 20 paintings showing Slavic history)?

Accepted Answer

Alfons Mucha

Question 15

Who wrote the poem May (Máj)?

Accepted Answer

Karel Hynek Mácha

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