Czech Culture Quiz
Take a quick test to check your knowledge of the Czech cultural background! Have fun!
- 1.
How would you take your sandwich if you were a typical Czech?
- A.
BLT, tuna & cucumber, cheddar...
- B.
With prosciutto & cheese, tomato and mozzarella...
- C.
With schnitzel. Pickles are packed separately.
- D.
With salami and various kinds of cheeses.
Correct Answer
C. With schnitzel. Pickles are packed separately.Explanation
It is well-known that the salami & cheese sandwiches are consumed and even preferred by a considerable number of the Czech nationals. Therefore, the response number 4 is correct too.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which flag in the picture is Czech?
- A.
The one in the right bottom corner.
- B.
The one in the center.
- C.
The one in the left upper corner.
- D.
The Czech flag is not in the picture!
Correct Answer
B. The one in the center. -
- 3.
Who do you think Karel Gott is?
- A.
God?
- B.
Singer.
- C.
Unsuccessful candidate for president in 2013.
Correct Answer
B. Singer.Explanation
He could be also the Gott (d). At least, seems to be living eternally. All the best, Karel!Rate this question:
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- 4.
How populated is the Czech Republic?
- A.
10 mil. people
- B.
5 mil. people
- C.
25 mil. people
Correct Answer
A. 10 mil. people -
- 5.
"Big beer" ("velké pivo") in the Czech Republic means:
- A.
0,3 liter
- B.
0,5 liter
- C.
0,7 liter
- D.
Exactly a pint.
Correct Answer
B. 0,5 liter -
- 6.
When did the Czech Republic come to exist?
- A.
28/10/1918
- B.
21/08/1968
- C.
01/01/1993
Correct Answer
C. 01/01/1993Explanation
28/10/1918 marks the creation of Czechoslovakia. August 1968 is the beginning of the Russian occupation which lasted more than 20 years -- the last Russian troops left in 1991. The right answer is 1993 which is the official date of the "velvet divorce" between Czechs ans Slovaks.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What countries are the neighbors of the Czech Republic?
- A.
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia.
- B.
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, and Ukraine.
- C.
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland.
- D.
Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and Slovakia.
Correct Answer
C. Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland. -
- 8.
What is the Czech national dish?
- A.
Pork, cabbage, and dumplings.
- B.
"Svíčková" = the beef roast with a tasty sauce served with dumplings.
- C.
Goulash served with dumplings or the Czech bread.
- D.
Fried cheese in a bun with tartar sauce.
Correct Answer
A. Pork, cabbage, and dumplings.Explanation
Our team at Jobspin.cz was very indecisive on this one. Regardless the controversies, we chose to make "pork, cabbage, and dumplings" the correct answer. Currently, we are building the barricades in anticipation of a severe attack from the "pro-Svickova" camp.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Has any Czech movie won Oscar?
- A.
No, only as former Czechoslovakia.
- B.
Yes, in 1996.
- C.
Never.
Correct Answer
B. Yes, in 1996.Explanation
Many of you for sure was mistaken on this one, thinking of the famous Czech "New wave" in 60's, therefore choosing the answer number 1. The correct answer, however, is the year 1996. Kolya (Czech: Kolja) is a 1996 Czech film drama about a man whose life is reshaped in an unexpected way. The film was directed by Jan Svěrák and stars his father Zdeněk Svěrák who also wrote the script from a story by Pavel Taussig (more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolya).Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the Czech national sport?
- A.
Football.
- B.
Figure-skating.
- C.
Hockey.
- D.
Rugby.
Correct Answer
C. Hockey. -
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