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Prague Trivia Quiz

Prague is an outstandingly beautiful Central European city that emerged from World War II with little damage. All the main Central European styles of architecture from Gothic to Early Modern are well represented there. It is very popular with tourists.

A multiple-choice quiz by bloomsby. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bloomsby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,331

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Liz5050 (3/10), Guest 82 (10/10), Guest 89 (0/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Prague is the capital of which nation-state?

Answer: (One or Two Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Prague is also the capital of a province and former kingdom. Which of these is it? Hint

Slovakia

Moravia

Bohemia

Silesia

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Question 3 of 10

3. A vast and most impressive complex of buildings dominates the skyline of central Prague. What is it? Hint

Prague City Hall

The Czech Parliament Building

Prague Castle

An extinct volcano

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Question 4 of 10

4. The oldest - and most famous - bridge in Prague is named after a king. Which one? Hint

Wenceslas II

Wenceslas I

Charles IV

Otto I

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Question 5 of 10

5. On which river is Prague? Hint

The Vltava

The Danube

The Labe (Elbe)

The Inn

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Question 6 of 10

6. The late 19th and early 20th part of the city contains a well known (oblong) square, named after a medieval king. What is it called? Hint

Square of the Czech Nation

Wenceslas Square

Hus Square

Square of the Revolution

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many Metro lines does Prague have? Hint

None

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which group (or family) of languages does Czech belong to? Hint

Romance

Celtic

Germanic

Slavonic

9. One of the most famous and popular German-language writers of the 20th century was born and grew up in Prague. One of his novels may have been inspired in part by the complex of buildings dominating the city's skyline. What is his name?

Answer: (surname only - five letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. After 1945 Czechoslovakia (as it then was) became part of the Soviet bloc. In which year was the Communist regime finally overthrown in the 'Velvet Revolution'? Hint

1986

1989

1993

1991

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prague is the capital of which nation-state?

Answer: Czech Republic

The use of the name 'Czechia' is rare. The country is usually referred to as the 'Czech Republic'.

2. Prague is also the capital of a province and former kingdom. Which of these is it?

Answer: Bohemia

'There shall arise a city in Bohemia whose beauty and glory will reach to the heavens' - Princess Libussa in Czech folkore, referring to Prague.

3. A vast and most impressive complex of buildings dominates the skyline of central Prague. What is it?

Answer: Prague Castle

Prague Castle is a vast complex of buildings, including a large Baroque and Rococo palace (17th and 18th centuries), the Old Royal Palace, St. Vitus's Cathedral (Gothic and Neo-Gothic), St George's Basilica (Romanesque) - and much else besides. Some scholars believe Prague Castle played a part in inspiring Kafka's novel 'The Castle'.

As the Czech lands were under foreign rule for centuries, Prague Castle was widely seen as both a symbol of oppressive foreign rule *and* a source of national pride.

4. The oldest - and most famous - bridge in Prague is named after a king. Which one?

Answer: Charles IV

He was King Charles IV of Bohemia, of Germany and also Holy Roman Emperor - in all cases as Charles IV. The bridge is an ornate stone structure, with towers at both ends. On both sides of there are statues, mainly dating from the 17th century. The Czech name for the bridge is Karluv Most.

5. On which river is Prague?

Answer: The Vltava

Moldau is the German name for the river. The Vltava is a tributary of the Elbe. The Danube and the Inn don't flow through the Czech Republic.

6. The late 19th and early 20th part of the city contains a well known (oblong) square, named after a medieval king. What is it called?

Answer: Wenceslas Square

This square, which has the dimensions of a grandiose boulevard (about 750 x 60 metres), rises towards the Czech National Museum. The square also has some fine architecture of the Central European "secession" (of 1897 onwards). The Hotel Evropa is widely considered the most noteworthy example.

7. How many Metro lines does Prague have?

Answer: 3

These lines use the same kind of rolling-stock as the Moscow Metro.

8. Which group (or family) of languages does Czech belong to?

Answer: Slavonic

Other languages in the Slavonic group include: Russian, Polish, Serbian, Bulgarian.

Answer: Kafka

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) wrote in German. His best known novels include "The Trial" and "The Castle". He is almost universally acclaimed as one of the leading authors of the 20th century. His novels and short stories are enigmatic and show a world full of absurdity.

10. After 1945 Czechoslovakia (as it then was) became part of the Soviet bloc. In which year was the Communist regime finally overthrown in the 'Velvet Revolution'?

Answer: 1989

Despite the harsh repression of some of the early demonstations, this revolution was remarkably free of serious violence: hence its name.

Source: Author bloomsby

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