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Czech Archaisms
100

This red-nosed reindeer is famous for guiding Santa’s sleigh through foggy weather

Rudolph

100

This gas makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere

Nitrogen

100

This athlete is famous for winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles in tennis

Serena Williams

100

This American singer is known as the “Queen of Pop.”

Madonna

100

This was a name for a profession that still exists today

The definition: 'řemeslník, který holí vousy a stříhá vlasy; holič'

bradýř / lazebník / barbíř

200

his traditional Christmas drink is made with milk, sugar, spices, and often a splash of rum

Eggnog

200

This force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun

Gravity

200

In basketball, this term refers to scoring three points with a single shot

Three-pointer ; trey

200

This term describes the speed of a piece of music

tempo

200

This was a name of a profession that still exists today


The definition: 'vojenský chirurg nebo obecně lékař, který ovšem neměl lékařský diplom'

felčar

300

The plant traditionally used for kissing under

The mistletoe

300

This scale is used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance

pH scale

300

This country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles in men’s soccer

Brazil

300

This genre of music originated in New Orleans and often features improvisation

Jazz

300

An archaic name for a 'teacher'

školmistr

500

The tradition of the Christmas tree is widely credited with originating in this European country

Germany

500

This scientist’s laws of motion laid the foundation for classical mechanics

Isaac Newton

500

In boxing, this term describes a fight-ending move that prevents the opponent from standing up

Knockout / KO

500

This voice type is the highest male singing range

tenor

500

What is / was 'grešle' ?

An old type of coin


Nestojí ani za zlámanou grešli

1000

This region of the world is the likely origin of the Christmas figure based on Saint Nicholas

Asia Minor - modern day Turkey

1000

This unit measures the amount of electric current

The ampere

1000

In American football, this position primarily throws passes to the receivers

quarterback
1000

This term describes music performed without instruments

a cappella

1000

What were the job duties of 'hokynář' ?

A small merchant with food and various items

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