Miscellaneous
What animal is featured on Poland’s national emblem?
eagle
This city in the mountains Tatra is called Poland's winter capital.
Zakopane
What colors make up the Polish flag?
red and white
Which Polish dumpling is filled with ingredients like potato, cheese, meat, or fruit?
Pierogi
What is the capital of Poland?
Warsaw
It is one of the largest cities in Poland. Its name in English translates as a "boat".
Lodz
On what sea is Poland's coastline?
Baltic sea
Which Polish holiday, celebrated on November 1st, is dedicated to honoring the deceased?
Wszystkich Świętych
What is the traditional Polish Christmas Eve dish made of cabbage and mushrooms wrapped in dough?
Uszka
What was the first democratic constitution in Europe, adopted by Poland in 1791?
The Constitution of 3rd May
What is the name of the famous Polish salt mine known for its underground chapels and sculptures?
Wieliczka Salt Mine
What is Poland's longest river?
Vistula/ Wisla
Which Polish holiday, celebrated on November 29th, is associated with fortune-telling and predicting the future?
Andrzejki
Which Polish dish consists of meat-stuffed cabbage rolls, usually served with tomato sauce?
Gołąbki
Which event marked the beginning of the partitions of Poland in 1772?
The First partition of Poland
What is the name of the famous Polish legend about a dragon that lived in a cave beneath Wawel Castle in Kraków?
Smok Wawelski
What is the highest point in Poland?
Rysy
What is the national dance of Poland, known for its lively and elegant movements?
Polonaise
What is the name of the layered poppy seed cake that is traditionally eaten during Christmas in Poland?
Makowiec
Which famous Polish astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the universe?
Nicolaus Copernicus
This city is regarded by many as the cultural capital of the country. It boasts of one of the oldest universities in Europe.
Krakow
What mountains form Poland's southern border?
Carpathians
Also found in the main market square of Krakow is a statue of a man often referred to as the "Polish Shakespeare". This comparison intends to show how famous and well respected this man is within Poland. To which poet is this statue dedicated?
Adam Mickiewicz
Bigos, also known as "Hunter’s Stew," is traditionally made with what main ingredients?
Sauerkraut and meat
Which Polish king was crowned in 1025, becoming the first King of Poland?
Bolesław I the Brave