LANGUAGE
Which language group does Lithuanian belong to?
Baltic group, the same as the Latvian language.
How is the union called, which united the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania into a single state?
The Union of Lublin (Polish: Unia lubelska; Lithuanian: Liublino unija)
Poland and Lithuania share a very famous poet, who wrote a poem "Lithuania - my homeland". Who is this person?
Adam Mickiewicz
Pierogi is a traditional Polish dish. Is it true or false?
True. It is a type of dumpling that is typically filled with a variety of ingredients, such as mashed potatoes, curd, minced meat, etc.
Who is Maris Štrombergs?
He is a professional BMX racer, who has won two Olympic gold medals in BMX racing. His achievements have made him a national hero in Latvia.
How many letters are there in the Latvian alphabet?
33
When did Latvia, Lithuania and Poland join the European Union?
on 1st May, 2004
A very famous Lithuanian painter and composer M.K Čiurlionis was educated in Latvia. Is it true?
No. It was educated in Poland.
What is the national dish of Latvia?
Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi. This type of stew is made with boiled grey peas (similar to chickpeas) and is usually served with fried bacon.
What are Polish football fans famous for?
They are known for their passionate support, colourful displays, banners. However some of them have gained reputation for engaging in hooliganism and violent behaviour.
The Lithuanian and Polish languages share the same number of letters in the alphabets. Is it true or false?
True. The modern Lithuanian alphabet consists of 32 letters as well as Polish with some diacritical marks in both languages.
When was the Battle of Grunwald fought between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Teutonic Knights?
1410
Józef Klemens Piłsudski - Polish revolutionary and statesman was born in Lithuania. Is it true?
Yes. He was born 5 December 1867 at the manor near the village of Zułów (Zalavas, Lithuania)
What is Italian cuisine famous for around the world?
Pizza, pasta, risotto, gelato, tiramisu, bruschetta, etc
A professional Latvian basketball player, currently working as a coach, in his career played basketball in many countries, including Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. Who is he?
Ainaras Bagatskis.
1990-1991Rygos VEF (Latvia)
1998-1999 Bytomo „Ericsson Bobry“ (Poland)
2004-2005 Kauno „Žalgiris“ (Lithuania)
2005-2006 Rygos „Barons“ (Latvia)
How many hand gestures in Italian are identified and used?
There are over 250 hand gestures in Italian. Gestures and facial expressions are an important part of Italian communication and culture.
Which 3 counties share a strong similarity concerning religion?
Italy, Lithuania and Poland have a strong Roman Catholic heritage where Catholicism is the predominant religion.
Latvian writer, public figure Janis Rainis worked as a lawyer in Panevėžys.Is it true?
Yes. In 1897 he worked as a lawyer in Panevėžys. He was imprisoned for his social democratic activities and served some time in Panevėžys prison, where he translated Goethe's "Faust". Later he was exiled to Pskov.
A dish whose shape resembles an airship, it is also a traditional dish in a country's cuisine. Name the dish.
Cepelinai is consided to be a speciality in Lithuanian ciusine. Its shape is similar to the one of an airship Zeppelin - ellipsoidal.
Danas Pozniakas (Dan Pozniak) was a Lithuanian amateur light-heavyweight boxer who won the European title in 1965, 1967 and 1969 and an Olympic gold medal in 1968. How is he related to Poland?
Pozniakas was born on 19 October, 1939 in
Tolchak, Białystok, Poland, and in the 1950s moved to Vilnius, Lithuania, where he took up boxing at age 13.
What is the number of Polish speakers in the world?
Over 50 million. It ranks as the sixth most-spoken among languages of the European Union.
Which colour is present in all 4 national flags?
Red.
Name a Polish astronomer and mathematician who studied at the University of Padua in Italy?
Nicolaus Copernicus who is known for the theory of the solar system which placed the sun at the centre of the universe. He was very much influenced by the Italian astronomer and philosopher Giordano Bruno.
Which country/ies (Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Poland)/ if any have Michelin star restaurants?
Italy and Poland. There are 385 Michelin star restaurants in Italy which is the third country in the world for Michelin stars and 3 Michelin star restaurants in Warsaw and Kraków.
Which sport was invented in Italy: beach football, beach volleyball, beach tennis or beach rugby?
Beach tennis. It was invented back in 1970s.