History & Geography
The smallest country in Europe
Vatican City
Traditional Spanish dish consisting of rice, sausage, chicken, and seafood
Paella
Where is the famous Hermitage located?
The German word "Gewehr" most nearly means... A.) Grandfather, B.) Mountain, C.) Dirt, D.) Rifle
D.) Rifle
Currency of Czech Republic
Krone
Sarajevo is the capital of this Balkan country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Which country is the leader in beer consumption?
Czechia
What birds are featured in the title of a famous Ballet by Tchaikovsky?
Swans (Swan Lake)
In the name "Stalingrad," what does "-grad" translate to?
-city, town
Which Polish Astronomer created the Heliocentric model of the universe?
Nicolaus Copernicus
This European city is known as the Techno Capital of the World
Berlin
This filled dumpling's name is derived from the Polish language (Tab 2)
Pierogi
In what country do events in "The Nutcracker" take place?
Germany
What is the most spoken language in Belarus?
Russian
Which country in Europe has the most castles?
Czech Republic (930+ castles).
Which country does NOT span the two continents of Europe and Asia - Turkey, Russia, or Bulgaria?
Bulgaria
Country where Oktoberfest originated
Germany
What Russian scientist is credited with bringing the chemical elements from chaos to systematic order?
Dmitry Mendeleev
The Russian word "Тоска" (Toska), most nearly means... A.) Joy, B.) Adventure, C.) Melancholy, D.) Danger
C.) Melancholy
Such 16-17th century wooden churches in Poland, Russia, and Ukraine were built without what traditional building materials?
Nails
Who was the first tsar of all Russia?
Ivan the Terrible
Which Austrian city is famous for its schnitzel?
Vienna
Formed in St. Petersburg in 1981, this Soviet rock group received critical acclaim and was active until its lead singer's untimely death in 1990.
Кино (Kino)
True/false: Hungarian is a Slavic language.
False. Hungarian is a Uralic language.
This prominent Soviet Nobel prize winner and writer emigrated to Vermont and visited Norwich University's Russian School in July of 1975
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn