Polish History
What day is Polish independence day celebrated?
November 11th
What is the current capital of Poland?
Warszaw
What is a Polish dumpling called?
Pierog or Pierogi
How do you wish someone happy holidays in Polish?
"Wesolych Swiat"
What is the most popular kind of music that's played on polish parties?
Disco-polo
What was the first capital of Poland?
Gniezno
What sea is Poland located next to?
The Baltic Sea
What is a Polish donut called?
Paczek or Paczki
What is the name of the Polish holiday where you eat a lot of paczki?
Fat Thursday or Tlusty czwartek
What is the Polish alternative to pizza? We eat it with ketchup and maybe even mayonnaise.
Zapiekanka
What happened on November 11th, 1918?
Poland gained their independance
What is the longest river in Poland
Wisla River
What is Polish sausage called? (Hint: We had it at the campfire event)
Kielbasa
What is the name of the Polish holiday celebrated on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, marking the end of Lent with nationwide water fights?
Śmigus-Dyngus
What is the name of the Polish currency?
Polish złoty
What is said to be sleeping in the Tarty mountains of Poland?
The Giewont or a Giant
What famous city is located next to the tallest mountains in Poland?
Zakopane
What is Polish Chicken noodle soup called?
Rosół
How many meals are eaten during a traditional Polish christmas dinner?
12 meals
True or False: Halloween is a big holiday in Poland celebrated by many.
False. Poland does not celebrate Halloween. Instead, they celebrate "All Saints & All Souls" Day on November 1st.
According to an old polish legend, what were the names of the 3 brothers who founded Poland?
Lech, Cech, and Rus
How many countries border Poland. For 2x points name all the countries?
7. Czechia, Slovakia, Germany, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Russia
What Polish food is named after a bird?
Gołąbki
When is Polish National Flag Day?
May 2nd
What 2 Polish men helped fight in the American Revolution?
Tadeusz Kościuszko and Kazimierz Pułaski