Invention and interesting facts
Who introduced the word “robot” and what does it mean?
The word “robot” was introduced by Karel Čapek.
What is the highest mountain in the Czech Republic?
The highest mountain is Sněžka.
Who was the first president of Czechoslovakia?
The first president of Czechoslovakia was Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk.
Which Czech-born tennis player won Wimbledon nine times?
Martina Navrátilová won Wimbledon nine times in singles.
Who invented contact lenses and why was this invention important?
Contact lenses were invented by Otto Wichterle
They made it possible for millions of people to see better without glasses.
What historical regions form the Czech Republic?
Bohemia, Moravia and part of Silesia.
Who was the first president after the Velvet Revolution?
Václav Havel.
Which famous writer from Prague wrote in German instead of Czech?
Franz Kafka wrote in German.
What is Semtex and where was it invented?
Semtex is a plastic explosive that was invented in the Czech Republic.
Which river connects Prague with northern Germany?
The Vltava flows into the Elbe.
What happened in Czechoslovakia in 1948?
The communist takeover, when communists gained full power.
Which Czech athlete won the 5,000 m, 10,000 m and marathon at one Olympic Games?
Emil Zátopek won all three races at the 1952 Olympic Games.
Who introduced mass shoe production in the Czech lands and made shoes affordable for ordinary people?
Baťa
Where are the Czech Crown Jewels kept?
They are kept at St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle.
What happened in 1918 in Czech history?
Czechoslovakia became an independent state after World War I.
Which Czech speed skater won three Olympic gold medals in long-distance skating?
Martina Sáblíková won three Olympic gold medals.
Which Czech scientist discovered special nerve cells in the brain that still carry his name today?
Jan Evangelista Purkyně
To which seas do Czech rivers flow?
To the North Sea, Baltic Sea and Black Sea.
What was the Prague Spring?
An attempt to reform communism in 1968, stopped by Soviet invasion.
Which Czech woman won the Miss World competition in 2006?
Taťána Kuchařová won Miss World 2006.