Discover Slovakia
Slovakia, the Heart of Europe, has 18 towns with collections of landmark treasures of unique, middle-age architecture, 72 national cultural sights, 10 museums of folk architecture - open-air museums with the most typical folk buildings from the individual regions of Slovakia, 50 galleries, 72 national cultural sights and over 50 technical landmarks, 9 national parks, 14 publicly accessible caves, highly-valued thermal spas, thermal and open-air swimming pools, wellness centers, ski-centers, etc.
We have prepared a quiz with 20 questions, through which you can learn more about Slovakia. We wish you good luck with our quiz. Enjoy your time!
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- 1.
The capital of Slovakia is:
- A.
Banská Bystrica
- B.
Bratislava
- C.
Košice
- D.
Nitra
- E.
Žilina
Correct Answer
B. Bratislava -
- 2.
The neighboring countries of Slovakia are:
- A.
Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland
- B.
Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovenija
- C.
Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine
Correct Answer
C. Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine -
- 3.
The highest altitude in Slovakia (2655 m above sea level) has:
- A.
Gerlachovský peak
- B.
Kežmarský peak
- C.
Lomnický peak
- D.
Slavkovský peak
- E.
Vysoká
Correct Answer
A. Gerlachovský peak -
- 4.
A symbol of national pride is:
- A.
Hrebienok
- B.
Kriváň
- C.
Lomnický peak
- D.
Pribylina
- E.
Solisko
Correct Answer
B. Kriváň -
- 5.
The oldest free royal town in Slovakia and, in the past, the main religious centre of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is:
- A.
Levoča
- B.
Nitra
- C.
Prievidza
- D.
Trenčín
- E.
Trnava
Correct Answer
E. Trnava -
- 6.
In which town of Slovakia is situated the Courtyard of Europe, which presents the architectural styles of 45 European countries and regions?
- A.
Bardejov
- B.
Komárno
- C.
Martin
- D.
Nitra
- E.
Prešov
Correct Answer
B. Komárno -
- 7.
You can find a historically important chateau and stud farm in Topoľčianky.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
Nearby which town you can find the Dubnické opal mines, where the biggest opal in the world was discovered?
- A.
Banská Štiavnica
- B.
Kremnica
- C.
Piešťany
- D.
Prešov
- E.
Zvolen
Correct Answer
D. Prešov -
- 9.
The biggest and the most extensive castle in Slovakia and the largest medieval castle in Central Europe which lies not far from Poprad is:
- A.
Bojnice
- B.
Devín
- C.
Čachtice
- D.
Spišský
- E.
Strečno
Correct Answer
D. Spišský -
- 10.
Which castle is associated with the legend of the Turkish nobleman Omar who spent three years digging a well in the huge rock just to set his beloved Fatima free, after she had been taken prisoner by the lord of the castle?
- A.
Červený Kameň
- B.
Slanec
- C.
Trenčín
- D.
Veľký Kamenec
- E.
Zborov
Correct Answer
C. Trenčín -
- 11.
Slovakia has 14 publicly accessible caves. One of them is an only aragonite cave in Europe, one of three accessible aragonite caves in the world. It is:
- A.
Demänovská
- B.
Dobšinská
- C.
Domica
- D.
Gombasecká
- E.
Ochtinská
Correct Answer
E. Ochtinská -
- 12.
Which cave in Slovakia can boasts one of the tallest dripstones at 3,6 m tall, recognized by the Guiness Book of Records?
- A.
Belianska
- B.
Bystrianska
- C.
Dobšinská
- D.
Harmanecká
- E.
Krásnohorská
Correct Answer
E. Krásnohorská -
- 13.
At higher altitudes of the High Tatras occur besides brown bears, the rare golden eagles, lynxes, badgers, marmots and also chamois.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 14.
Only a bit further behind the High Tatras there is a small mountain range, the first international park in Europe. Its name is:
- A.
Liptov
- B.
Krásna Hôrka
- C.
Muráň
- D.
Orava
- E.
Pieniny
Correct Answer
E. Pieniny -
- 15.
In Levoča you can find:
- A.
Arboretum with plants from all over the world
- B.
The Sculpture of St. Constantin and Methodius
- C.
Wellness centre with thermal waters
- D.
Houses with unique white paint decorations
- E.
The world's highest gothic altar by the master craftsman Pavol
Correct Answer
E. The world's highest gothic altar by the master craftsman Pavol -
- 16.
In Košice, which was the first European city to obtain its own crest, you can find:
- A.
St. Elisabeth Catedral which is the easternmost gothic cathedral in Europe
- B.
St. Martin's Cathedral, which was the coronation cathedral for 11 kings and 9 queens of Austro-Hungary
- C.
The oldest European public park - The Janko Kráľ Garden
- D.
Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art, the first in the world and only one of its kind in Europe
- E.
Pribina Square
Correct Answer
A. St. Elisabeth Catedral which is the easternmost gothic cathedral in Europe -
- 17.
In Banská Štiavnica you can find:
- A.
Famous wooden Slovak Betlehem
- B.
The Mining Academy, the first technically-oriented college in the world established in 1762 by Maria Teresa
- C.
The A. S. Pushkin literary museum's historical park
- D.
Archeological open-air museum of Celtic culture
- E.
The largest ZOO and botanical garden in Europe
Correct Answer
B. The Mining Academy, the first technically-oriented college in the world established in 1762 by Maria Teresa -
- 18.
Traditional sheep-cheese dumplings, which you can taste in Slovakia, is in Slovak language called:
- A.
Zeleninové rizoto
- B.
Segedínsky guľáš
- C.
Dukátové buchtičky
- D.
Bryndzové halušky
- E.
Bravčový rezeň
Correct Answer
D. Bryndzové halušky -
- 19.
How many areas has Slovakia on the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
8
- E.
10
Correct Answer
C. 6 -
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