World Geography
Is Normandy part of France or Great Britain?
Normandy is part of France.
What was the motto of the French Revolution ?
svoboda, rovnost, bratrství.
The motto of the French Revolution was: liberty, equality, fraternity.
The French Revolution took place between 1789 and 1799.
It began in 1789 with the meeting of the Estates-General and the storming of the Bastille.
It is usually considered to have ended in 1799, when Napoleon Bonaparte came to power.
Which region is known for its spa triangle towns in UNESCO?
The Karlovy Vary region.
When was the Great Moravian Empire established?
Around the 9th century (approximately 833 AD).
MUCH x MANY
Advice, freedom, book, lamp, information, ring,bottle, homework, fridge, traffic, laptop, news, watch, knowledge, power,
much, much, many, many, much, many, many, much, many, much, many, much, many, much, much,
Is the Palace of Versailles the seat of Spanish kings?
No, it was the seat of French kings.
How did the discovery of America in 1492 change world history?
It led to European colonization, global trade, cultural exchange, and significant changes for indigenous peoples in the Americas.
Which mountain range forms the natural border with Poland?
s the natural border with Poland?
The Krkonoše Mountains.
What year did Jan Hus die,
how
where?
When did Jan Hus die?
Year: 1415
How did he die?
He was burned at the stake as a heretic.
Where did he die?
In Constance (Konstanz), Germany, during the Council of Constance.
He was an important religious reformer who influenced the Hussite movement.
conjugate adjectives
FAR, LITTLE, MUCH, HOT, BUSY, COMFORTABLE,
Far → farther/further → farthest/furthest
Little → less → least
Much → more → most
What is the highest mountain in Europe?
The highest mountain in Europe is Mont Blanc.
Is the Eiffel Tower more than 130 years old?
Yes, it is. It was built in 1889.
Which Czech region borders Austria?
South Bohemian Region and South Moravian Region.
When did Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia?
On 1 January 1993.
Prepositions
Task: Fill in the blanks with in / on / at / for / since / during:
I have lived here ___ 2010.
She was born ___ July.
He stayed in London ___ three weeks.
1. SINCE
2. IN
3. FOR
Which countries share a border with Germany?
Germany borders Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
What is the correct date of the landing in Normandy?
The landing in Normandy took place on 6 June 1944.
Which Czech river passes through the city of České Budějovice?
Vltava River.
Who was Jan Amos Komenský (Comenius), and why is he important in Czech history?
the century he lived in
Answer: Jan Amos Komenský (1592–1670) was a Czech philosopher, educator, and writer. He is known as the “father of modern education” because he promoted universal education, learning by doing, and teaching in the native language. He also wrote important books for children and influenced education in Europe.
the end of the 16th and 17th century
Irregular plural nouns
Child, Woman,WIFE, Tooth, Goose, Person, Louse, Die, DEER, FURNITURE, LUGGAGE
CHILDREN, WOMEN, WIVES, GEESE, PEOPLE, LICE, DICE, DEER, FURNITURE, LUGGAGE
How many official languages are in New Zealand?
Name them!
English, Maori, Sign language.
How did the French Revolution change the political system in France?
The French Revolution ended absolute monarchy and introduced ideas of equality, citizenship, and human rights. France became a republic instead of a kingdom.
What is: 1) the largest body of water 2) the largest pond 3) the largest lake in the Czech Republic?
The largest body of water is the Lipno Reservoir.
The largest pond is the Rožmberk Pond.
The largest lake Máchovo lake.
Who was the last king of the Přemyslid dynasty?
Which Czech city is famous for its medieval silver mines?
Wenceslas III (reigned 1305–1306).
Kutná Hora.
jE STEJNĚ KRÁSNÁ, JAKO JEJÍ NEVLASTNÍ SESTRA.
She is just as beautiful as her stepsister.