Prague

What is the name of the large park located in the Prague 2 district?
Riegrovy Sady

What is the name of the grand art nouveau building housing Prague's main train station?
Fanta's Café

Which river flows through Prague?
Vltava

What is the native name of the National Museum in Wenceslas Square?
Národní

Who sculpted the famous statue of St. Wenceslas riding an upside-down horse in Lucerna Passage?
David Černý

Which avant-garde art movement was founded in Prague in 1912?
Cubism

What type of architecture is Prague's Dancing House an example of?
Deconstructivism

Which hill in Prague features a giant metronome, a popular spot for skateboarders?
Letná Hill

In which part of Prague can you find the John Lennon Wall?
Malá Strana

What architectural style is the Dancing House an example of?
Deconstructivism

What's the name of the famous alley with houses painted in blue, red and yellow in Prague's Castle District?
Golden Lane

In which Prague museum can you see the Slav Epic, a cycle of 20 large canvases?
National Gallery

What is the nickname of Prague's National Museum?
Patriotic Museum

Which famous writer, known for his dark existential works, lived in Prague?
Franz Kafka

What notable event took place at the St. Vitus Cathedral in 1993?
Inauguration of the Czech president

What is the name of the Prague film festival?
Febiofest

Which infamous World War II ghetto was located in the Prague district of Žižkov?
Gypsy Camp Lety

In which Prague theatre was Mozart's opera Don Giovanni first performed?
Estates Theatre

Which of these monasteries is the oldest in Prague, housing a brewery?
Břevnov Monastery

Which famous Czech sculptor has his studio in the Prague district of Žižkov?
David Černý

What material is the dome of St. Vitus Cathedral made of?
Copper

What unique sculpture can be found on the Vltava river near Kampa Island?
The Crawling Babies

What is the central marketplace in Prague called?
Havelská Market

Which famous 20th century architect designed the Dancing House in Prague?
Vlado Milunić

What's the name of the largest castle park in Prague, including a summer palace of Ferdinand I?
Royal Garden

In which district is the Prague Castle located?
Hradčany

Which popular Prague park was used as a games reserve in the 13th century?
Stromovka

What is the name of the famous Czech puppet theater in Prague?
Národni divadlo marionet

What is the main feature of the Memorial to the Victims of Communism in Prague?
Decaying statues

Which opera by Mozart is famously performed with marionettes in Prague?
Don Giovanni

What is the main square in Prague, hosting many historical buildings?
Old Town Square

What ornate architectural style is the St. Nicholas Church in Malá Strana known for?
Baroque

Which building in Prague is a prime example of functionalist architecture?
Baba Colony

What is the tallest structure in Prague?
Žižkov Television Tower

What museum in Prague showcases the work of the art nouveau artist Alfons Mucha?
Mucha Museum

Who is the famous Art Nouveau artist whose works adorn the Municipal House?
Alfons Mucha

Which famous physicist was the Prague Polytechnic's professor in the early 20th century?
Albert Einstein

What hill in Prague offers panoramic views of the city and has a miniature version of the Eiffel Tower?
Petrin Hill

What famous annual music festival takes place at the Prague Spring?
Prague Spring International Music Festival

What is the iconic bridge in Prague, lined with 30 statues?
Charles Bridge

What is the largest ancient castle in the world located in Prague?
Prague Castle

What type of animal can you find on the Lesser Town Bridge Tower in Prague?
Lion

What unique art style is the Jubilee Synagogue known for?
Moorish Revival

Which river is commonly associated with the city of Prague?
Vltava

What large hill in Prague was the site of a significant protest in 1989, featuring a huge metronome?
Letná Hill

What is the historic Jewish Quarter in Prague called?
Josefov

What's the famous pedestrian-only route leading to Prague Castle called?
Royal Route

What street in Prague is known for its bookshops and romantic atmosphere?
Krymská

In which church are the Czech Kings buried?
St. Vitus Cathedral

What bridge in Prague is known for its array of statues and grand tower?
Charles Bridge

Which famous philosopher and first president of Czechoslovakia is commemorated at the Prague Castle?
Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk

Who is the famous Prague-born writer of 'The Trial' and 'The Metamorphosis'?
Franz Kafka

What's the name of the famous black light theatre located in Prague?
Image Theatre

Which important astronomical clock is located in Prague?
Orloj

What architectural style is the Prague Astronomical Clock an example of?
Gothic

What's the name of the WWII operation, which resulted in the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich in Prague?
Operation Anthropoid

What is Prague's largest public square?
Wenceslas Square

Which famous Czech composer's grave can be found in the Vyšehrad cemetery in Prague?
Antonín Dvořák

What's the name of the iconic square that was the epicenter of the Velvet Revolution?
Wenceslas Square

What's the popular Czech winter sport involving a small sledge?
Sledding

What is the Czech director known for his surreal animated films?
Jan Švankmajer

What form of puppetry is a traditional folk practice in Czechia?
Marionette

What traditional Czech dance involves dancers hopping on one foot in a circle?
Hop a skok

Who was the first President of Czechia after its split from Slovakia?
Václav Havel

What material is most commonly used to craft Czech marionettes?
Wood

Which Czech invention is a tool for stories?
A mechanical pencil

What type of religious building is the Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora?
Chapel

Which Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor founded Charles University?
Charles IV

What's the name of the Czech Christmas devil figure?
Krampus

What bird is considered a Czech national symbol?
Eagle

Who painted 'The Absinthe Drinker', a symbol of the Bohemian lifestyle?
Viktor Oliva

In which Czech city would you find the second-largest synagogue in Europe?
Pilsen

Who is the author of the novel 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'?
Milan Kundera

What religious movement started in Czechia in the 15th century?
Hussite movement

What is the purpose of strings in a marionette puppet?
To control movement

Which Czech city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historic architecture?
Český Krumlov

What is the traditional Czech Christmas meal?
Fried Carp and Potato Salad

Who composed the opera 'The Bartered Bride', a cornerstone of Czech culture?
Bedřich Smetana

What type of paint is commonly used to decorate marionettes?
Acrylic paint

Who is the author of the psychological term 'inferiority complex'?
Alfred Adler

What tool does a marionette maker use to carve fine details in wooden puppets?
Chisel

What is the traditional Czech Easter pastry?
Mazanec

What is the highest peak in Czechia?
Sněžka

What's the characteristic fruit brandy of Czechia?
Slivovitz

Czechia is world-renowned for what type of alcoholic beverage?
Beer

What is the main ingredient in traditional Czech trdelník?
Dough

Which traditional Czech holiday often features puppet performances?
Christmas

How many strings does a typical Czech marionette have?
8 to 12

What is a 'spa waffer', a traditional product of Czech spa towns?
A thin, large crisp wafer

Who was the controversial leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring?
Antonín Novotný

In what year was Czechoslovakia split into Czechia and Slovakia?
1993

What musical instrument is prominent in traditional Czech folk music?
Fiddle

Which famous Czech character is often featured in traditional puppet performances?
Kasparek

In which year was the Velvet Revolution, ending communist rule in Czechia?
1989

What is the name of the Czech marionette known for its exaggerated facial expressions and colorful outfits?
Spejbl

Which city is famous for its traditional marionette theaters in the Czech Republic?
Prague

What traditional craft involves making products from willow rods in Czechia?
Basketry

Which important scientist, known for the discovery of genetics, was born in Czechia?
Gregor Mendel

What is the term for Czech decorative glassware, famous worldwide?
Bohemian crystal

What is the national tree of Czechia?
Linden

What Czech fairy tale character is known for spinning straw into gold?
Rumplestiltskin

Who composed the opera 'Rusalka', a staple of Czech music?
Antonín Dvořák

Which of these philosophers is Czech?
Jan Patočka

What was the 1968 reform period in Czeckoslovakia called?
Prague Spring

Which city is known as the 'City of Hundred Spires'?
Prague

What is the native name of the Czech language?
Čeština

Which of these served as the last president, before the dissolution of Czechoslovakia?
Václav Havel

To which century does the traditional Czech costume kroj date to?
16th

What's the name of the largest ancient castle in the world located in Czechia?
Prague Castle

What is the Czech term for a marionette maker?
Loutkář

What is the most popular sport in Czechia?
Ice Hockey

Who is the famous Czech Art Nouveau painter known for 'The Slav Epic'?
Alfons Mucha

Which Bohemian king was later canonized as the patron saint of Czechia?
Saint Wenceslas

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