Czech Independence 1
Czech Independence 2
Halloween 1
Halloween 2
Thanksgiving
100
What is the correct way to hang the Czech flag vertically? What colour should be on the left?
100
What is the title of the anthem?
Kde domov můj.
100
What is the traditional colour combination associated with Halloween?
Black and orange
100
Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
100
When is the Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S.?
The fourth Thursday in November.
200
Which Czech king had the crown, which is one of the crown jewels, created?
Charles IV had the crown made on the occassion of his own coronation in 1346. It is one of the oldest among corronation jewels of the European rulers.
200
On which date did Czechoslovakia declare its independence?
October 28, 1918
200
What is the origin of Halloween?
Celtic festival of Samhain.
200
What vegetable was originally used to carve Jack-o´lantern?
Turnip.
200
What is the typical dish at Thanksgiving?
Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy.
300
What is the motto written on the standard of the President of the Czech Republic, another Czech symbol?
Pravda vítězí.
300
Who was the first president of Czechoslovakia after the fall of Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918?
Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk
300
When is Halloween celebrated?
October 31
300
Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead, a holiday similar to Halloween?
Mexico
300
In which year did the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians celebrate the first Thankgiving?
1621
400
What is the meaning of the colours on the flag?
White- purity
Red- blood shed by the patriots fighting for the freedom
Blue- clear sky
400
What do the squares of the greater Czech Republic coat of arms represent?
Three historical regions- the Czech lands- which make up the nation: Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia.
400
What is the name of the Celtic festival that Halloween originated from?
Samhain
400
In which U.S. state is it illegal to dress up as a priest or nun for Halloween?
a) Texas
b) Alabama
c) California
Alabama
400
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on to reach America in 1620?
Mayflower
500
Which play written by J.K.Tyl did the Czech anthem originate from?
Fidlovačka aneb Žádný hněv a žádná rvačka
500
Why did linden tree become the official national tree of the Czech Republic?
It became the symbol of protection, help, and love because of its fragrance, graceful crown, and gentle shade. People believed that it could drive away evil spirits. The linden tree and oak formed a strong symbolic pair, oak representing male element, the linden tree female element. The choice of the linden tree can be seen as a national distinction against the oppression and aggression of the German Empire, which chose the oak as its symbol.
500
Waht is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
a) The Exorcist
b) It
c)Halloween
It (2017)
500
In the movie "Hocus Pocus," what are the names of the three witch sisters?
a)Winifred, Sarah, and Mary
b) Hermione, Ginny, and Luna
c) Sabrina, Zelda, and Hilda
Winifred, Sarah, and Mary
500
Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
a) George Washington
b) Abraham Lincoln
c) John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln