Prague Castle holds which record, according to Guinness World Records?

The largest ancient castle complex

The oldest castle in Europe still lived in by royals

Prague's Astronomical Clock, first installed in 1410, is famous for what?

Moving figures of the apostles every hour

Bohemia has been famous for centuries for which craft?

Leather tanning and saddle making

Czechia Quiz: Prague Castles, Bohemian Glass and Beer

This Czechia quiz explores the Czech Republic, from Prague's Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and the medieval Astronomical Clock to Bohemia, the fairytale town of Český Krumlov, the spa town of Karlovy Vary, Bohemian glass, Franz Kafka, Antonín Dvořák and the country's famous beer. Ten questions.

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Capital
What is the capital of Czechia?
Landmarks
Which 14th-century stone bridge in Prague is lined with 30 statues of saints?
Landmarks
Prague Castle holds which record, according to Guinness World Records?
Clocks
Prague's Astronomical Clock, first installed in 1410, is famous for what?
Name
In 2016, the country registered which short English name for international use?
Towns
Which fairytale town in South Bohemia, with a huge castle above a bend in the river, is a UNESCO site?
Writers
Which writer, author of The Metamorphosis, was born in Prague in 1883?
Crafts
Bohemia has been famous for centuries for which craft?
Drinks
Which world-famous style of pale lager was first brewed in the Czech city of Plzeň in 1842?
History
Czechoslovakia peacefully split into Czechia and which other country in 1993?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: What is the capital of Czechia?
Answer: Prague
Prague's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is often called the City of a Hundred Spires.
Q2: Which 14th-century stone bridge in Prague is lined with 30 statues of saints?
Answer: Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge crosses the Vltava River and was the city's only bridge for centuries. Touching the statue of St. John of Nepomuk is said to bring luck.
Q3: Prague Castle holds which record, according to Guinness World Records?
Answer: The largest ancient castle complex
The castle complex covers about 70,000 square meters and includes St. Vitus Cathedral. It is the seat of the Czech president.
Q4: Prague's Astronomical Clock, first installed in 1410, is famous for what?
Answer: Moving figures of the apostles every hour
It is the oldest astronomical clock still working. Crowds gather in Old Town Square to watch the hourly show.
Q5: In 2016, the country registered which short English name for international use?
Answer: Czechia
The official name remains the Czech Republic. Czechia is the short form, like France for the French Republic.
Q6: Which fairytale town in South Bohemia, with a huge castle above a bend in the river, is a UNESCO site?
Answer: Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov's castle has a rare Baroque theater still in working condition. The Vltava loops around the old town.
Q7: Which writer, author of The Metamorphosis, was born in Prague in 1883?
Answer: Franz Kafka
Kafka wrote in German and worked as an insurance clerk. A rotating mirrored head sculpture of him stands in Prague.
Q8: Bohemia has been famous for centuries for which craft?
Answer: Crystal and glassmaking
Bohemian glass and crystal chandeliers decorate palaces, theaters and opera houses around the world, and glassmaking skills are passed down through generations.
Q9: Which world-famous style of pale lager was first brewed in the Czech city of Plzeň in 1842?
Answer: Pilsner
Czechs drink more beer per person than almost any other nation. Budweis, or České Budějovice, is another historic brewing town.
Q10: Czechoslovakia peacefully split into Czechia and which other country in 1993?
Answer: Slovakia
The split is known as the Velvet Divorce, following the peaceful Velvet Revolution of 1989 that ended communist rule.

Czechia Quiz – Heart of Bohemia

Czechia, officially the Czech Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe made up of the historic regions of Bohemia, Moravia and part of Silesia. It is known for fairytale towns, castles, spa resorts, glassmaking and beer. Prague, its capital, is one of the most beautiful and visited cities in Europe.

Prague's skyline is full of towers and spires. Prague Castle, overlooking the Vltava River, is one of the largest castle complexes in the world and includes the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral. Below it, Charles Bridge leads to the Old Town Square, where the medieval Astronomical Clock performs every hour. The city's historic center survived World War II largely intact.

The region has a long and complex history. Bohemia was an important kingdom in the Holy Roman Empire, and Prague was briefly its capital. Later, the lands became part of the Habsburg Empire. Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918, came under communist rule after World War II and regained freedom in the Velvet Revolution of 1989. In 1993, Czechs and Slovaks peacefully separated.

Czech culture has given the world writers such as Franz Kafka and Milan Kundera, composers like Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana and the playwright-president Václav Havel. Visitors enjoy hearty dishes like svíčková and dumplings, famous Pilsner beer and spa towns such as Karlovy Vary. Castles and chateaux dot the countryside, more than in almost any other country.

This quiz covers the landmarks, history, culture and traditions of Czechia.

Czech traditions are lively throughout the year. At Easter, boys use braided willow whips in a playful custom, and girls give them painted eggs. Christmas markets fill Prague's squares with mulled wine and trdelník pastries, and many families keep a live carp in the bathtub before cooking it for Christmas Eve dinner. Puppet theater is another beloved Czech art, with roots going back centuries.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers, history fans and anyone planning a trip to Prague.

Prague's most famous landmarks
Why the country is called Czechia
Historic towns like Český Krumlov
Famous Czech writers and composers
Bohemian glass and Pilsner beer
How Czechoslovakia split peacefully

Quick Facts About Czechia

Czechia's currency is the Czech koruna.
The word robot comes from a 1920 play by Czech writer Karel Čapek.
Czechia has more than 2,000 castles and chateaux.
Karlovy Vary is famous for its hot springs and film festival.
The Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora is decorated with human bones.
Contact lenses were developed by Czech chemist Otto Wichterle.