Czech History
Who was the first president of Czechoslovakia?
Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk
What is the largest castle of the Czech Republic?
Prague Castle
Which Czech invention is used around the world in schools?
The sugar cube was invented by a Czech, but also the contact lens and Semtex are Czech inventions.
In which region is Ledeč nad Sázavou located?
Vysočina Region
What is the most common use of a smartphone besides calling?
Texting or messaging.
In what year did Czechoslovakia split into two countries?
1993
Lednicko-Valtický areál
Which world-famous Czech item is made in Mladá Boleslav?
Škoda cars
What is the main historical monument in Ledeč nad Sázavou?
Ledeč Castle
What does “app” stand for?
Application
What was the Velvet Revolution?
A peaceful protest movement that ended communism in Czechoslovakia in 1989.
What natural rock formation is the main attraction in Bohemian Switzerland?
Pravčická brána
What is the Czech word that has made it into English? It´s author is Josef Čapek.
Robot
Which famous Czech film was partially shot in Ledeč nad Sázavou?
Amadeus (more answers possible)
Which company makes iPhones?
Apple
Who was Jan Hus, and why is he important?
A religious reformer who was burned at the stake in 1415; he inspired later reforms.
What spa town is famous for its hot springs and film festival?
Karlovy Vary
Which country has no rivers at all?
Saudi Arabia.
What type of museum can you find in Ledeč Castle?
A regional museum with historical and archaeological exhibitions.
What is the difference between Android and iOS?
Android is used by many brands; iOS is only for Apple devices.
What happened at the Battle of White Mountain in 1620?
The Catholic Habsburg army defeated the Bohemian Protestants, starting a period of Habsburg rule.
Why is the Sedlec Ossuary (Bone Church) in Kutná Hora famous?
It is decorated with human bones.
Why don’t airplanes fly over Mount Everest?
The air is too thin and there’s not enough oxygen at that altitude for safe flying.
In what century was the Ledeč castle built?
13th century
What is one risk of using smartphones too much?
Eye strain, addiction, lack of sleep, or reduced face-to-face communication.