Housing
You pay this every month to live in a flat you don’t own.
Rent
What do you call an official document that identifies a motor vehicle and records its legal registration, ownership and key technical specifications?
Vehicle registration /technical certificate
What was the original German name of Jihlava?
Iglau
What is the highest peak in Vysočina?
→ Javořice
Why is Prague important? (3 reasons)
Prague is the seat of the President, Czech government and Parliament and the political, cultural and economic centre of the city with a rich history.
The legal paper you sign before moving in.
Contract/lease
What do you have to do when your petrol tank is empty?
Fill it up with petrol.
Which is older? Church of St. James or church of St. Ignatius?
St. James in a Gothic style (x Church of St. Ignatius =Baroque)
Which town in Vysočina is called the “Moravian Venice” because of its water canals?
→ Telč
What´s the height of Petřín?
60 m
You rent a flat. Who owns it?
Landlord, landlady
What is the difference between a double room and twin room?
In a double room, beds are joined, in a twin room they are separated
What medieval legal system = law that directly influenced the town´s foundation originated in Jihlava?
Jihlava silver mining law
Which reservoir near Pelhřimov is used for recreation and water sports? There is a monastery nearby.
→ Vodní nádrž Želivka/ Trnávka
Name at least 3 parks in Prague.
Kampa, Stromovka, Letná, Petřín, Prague Castle, Parukářka, botanical garden in Trója
Money you pay before moving in, just in case you break something.
Deposit
What is the word "motel" derived from?
Blend of "motor(way)" and "hotel"
When was Vodní ráj aquapark opened?
July 2001
Which UNESCO site in Vysočina is known for its early Baroque pilgrimage architecture?
→ Žďár nad Sázavou – Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk, Zelená Hora
Name 3 Prague theatres
Smetana Th., Lucerna Hall, Tyl Th., Vinohrady Th., The Semafor, Div. Husa na Provázku, Div. na Zábradlí, Pyramida, Spirála
A very large, impressive, and expensive house, usually owned by a wealthy person, often with many rooms and sometimes surrounded by land or gardens.
Mansion
Your suitcase is too heavy. What is the problem called?
excess baggage
What mineral water spring is located in the nearby village of Čeřínek area?
Rudolf’s spring
Name 3 rivers that spring in Vysočina region
Sázava – springs near Nová Říše / Žďárské vrchy.
Svratka – springs near Nové Město na Moravě.
Jihlava – springs near Jihlava city area.
Oslava – springs near Dalešice / Náměšť area.
Želivka – springs near Želiv, feeds the large Švihov reservoir.
Who was the calendar dial (12 medallions) of the Prague Astronomical Clock painted by?
Josef Mánes