Sport Vocabulary
How do you say "štafeta" in English?
Relay
In which country were ancient Olympics held?
Greece
How is the UK flag nicknamed?
Union Jack
Who and in which century discovered America?
Christopher Columbus / 15th century
How many members are there in Slovak parliament?
150
Which is NOT used in gymnastics?
a) balance beam
b) ribbon
c) hurdles
d) uneven bars
Hurdles
Who is the father of modern Olympics?
Pierre de Coubertin
Which king is famous for having 6 wives?
Henry VIII
In which US state is Las Vegas located?
Nevada
What is the English name of our anthem?
Lightning Over the Tatras
Name 3 swimming styles.
Freestyle, Crawl, Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke
What colour(s) are the Olympic rings?
blue, yellow, black, green, red
What is the name of the famous monolith circle located in southern England?
Stonehenge
What do the stripes on the US flag represent?
13 original / founding colonies
Who was the most important ruler of Great Moravian empire?
Svätopluk
A long straight wooden rod for striking the ball in billiards or snooker is called...
Cue
How often are modern Olympics held?
every four years
What is the capital of Wales?
Cardiff
What was the previous name of the highest peak Denali?
Mount McKinley
Slovak language belongs to ............. language family.
Slavic
How do you say "skok o žrdi" in English?
Pole Vault
What did athletes wear during ancient Olympics?
Nothing - they were naked
Where was golf born? (town)
St. Andrews
What is the nickname of Democratic party?
Donkeys
When (full date) did Slovakia become an EU member?
May 1st 2004