Warsaw

Which king created Lazienki Park?
Stanislaw Poniatowski

What art museum in Warsaw is named after a type of lighting?
Neon Museum

What was Warsaw once described as?
The Paris of the East

In terms of market capitalization, where does the Warsaw Stock Exchange rank among other stock exchanges in Central and Eastern Europe?
It is the largest

What former German gestapo prison in Warsaw now houses a museum of martyrdom?
Pawiak

Which of these film producers was born in Warsaw, Poland?
Samuel Goldwyn

The heart of what composer is contained inside of Warsaw's Holy Cross Church?
Frederyk Chopin

Which of these is a nickname of Warsaw?
Phoenix City

Which of these famous composers hails from Warsaw?
Frederyk Chopin

What is the name of the mythological mermaid of whom Warsaw gets part of its name?
Sawa

What is the oldest public park in Warsaw?
Saxon Garden

Warsaw is the capital of what country?
Poland

What is the longest bridge in Warsaw?
Siekierkowski Bridge

The motto of Warsaw is "semper invicta", which means what?
Ever Invincible

Which of these Warsaw cemeteries is one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Europe?
Okopowa

Which of these U.S. states has a city that shares a name with Warsaw?
Indiana

Which of these is a professional soccer team located in Warsaw?
Legia Warsaw

What river runs through Warsaw?
Vistula

Which of these universities isn't in Warsaw?
St. John's University of Warsaw

Polonia Warszawa is a Polish sports club, engaging in football and...?
Basketball

Which country invaded Warsaw in 1939?
Germany

Which of these women hails from Warsaw?
Marie Curie

Which of these films takes place in Warsaw?
The Pianist

As of 2024, what is the most popular religion in Warsaw?
Roman Catholicism

In terms of population, where does Warsaw rank amongst other Polish cities?
1

What building in Warsaw is the tallest building in all of Poland?
Varso Tower

Who established the colony where Warsaw now exists?
Boleslaw II of Masovia

In what year did the Warsaw metro open?
1995

What is the name of the mythological fisherman of whom Warsaw gets part of its name?
Wars

Who became the Mayor of Warsaw in 2006?
Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz

What is the name of the area in Warsaw which contains many different castles?
Royal Route

Which of these professional basketball teams is located in Warsaw?
Polonia Warszawa

In what century was St. John's Archcathedral opened?
14th

As of 2024, around how many people lived in Warsaw?
1,8 million

What do you call people from Warsaw?
Varsovians

Which Warsaw citadel was built after the defeat of the November Uprising?
Warsaw Citadel

The Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw was a gift from who?
Joseph Stalin

The flag of Warsaw contains what two colors?
Yellow and Red

Warsaw is in what time zone?
Central European Time

What is the name of the largest park in Warsaw?
Lazienki Park

How many different boroughs are there in Warsaw?
18

Which of the following football players was born in Poland?
Lukas Podolski

Between 1927 and 1999, which club won the Polish Hockey League (Ekstraklasa) 19 times?
Podhale Nowy Targ

Which year did Poland become part of Nato?
1999

How many people from Poland have won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
5

Which country helped re-establish Poland's government after World War II?
Soviet Union

What is the Polish top division in football called?
Ekstraklasa

What is the name of the well-known salt mine outside of Kracow?
Wieliczka

Poland's biggest success in the World Championship in football is the bronze medal. How many have they received until now?
2

Which year did the Polish pope John Paul II die?
2005

Which of the following countries is located to the east of Poland?
Belarus

Which mountain range forms the southern border of Poland?
Carpathian

In which Polish region can you find the Białowieża Forest?
Podlaskie

Which Polish city is situated at the confluence of the Odra and Olza rivers?
Cieszyn

What is the highest mountain in Poland?
Rysy

Which Polish city is nicknamed "The Venice of Poland" because of its canals and islands?
Wrocław

What is the historical region of Poland known for its medieval architecture and Gothic castles?
Pomerania

Made from fermented cabbage, fresh cabbage, meats and spices, what is the name of Poland's national dish?
Bigos

What is the name of the main square in Kraków, one of the largest medieval squares in Europe?
Main Market Square

Which river is the longest in Poland?
Vistula

How long is the mandate period for a president in Poland?
5 years

Which of the following dances come from Poland?
Mazurka

What is the name of the desert located in Poland?
Błędów Desert

Which city is home to the famous Malbork Castle, the largest castle in the world by area?
Malbork

Which Polish "Strongman" has won The World's Strongest Man as many as five times?
Mariusz Pudzianowski

What is the replica of Leonardo Da Vinci's "Il Cenacolo", in the Wieliczkai mine, made out of?
Salt

What famous black metal band is from Poland?
Behemoth

Which Polish/Swedish actress played the part of the farmer girl Natalya Simanova in "GoldenEye"?
Izabella Scorupco

What is the deepest lake in Poland?
Hańcza

What is the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in Poland?
Olsztyn

Which epoch/style is the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin associated with?
Romanticism

What is the name of the sea bordering northern Poland?
Baltic Sea

In which year did someone steal the sign with the text "Arbeit macht frei" by the entrance to Auschwitz?
2009

How many countries border Poland?
7

Which of the following countries is south of Poland?
Slovakia

What is the name of the mountain range running along the border between Poland and Slovakia?
Tatra

What is the largest island in Poland?
Wolin

"Przystanek Woodstock", now known as Pol'and'Rock Festival, is held in which Polish city?
Kostrzyn nad Odra

Outside of which polish city lies the concentration camp Auschwitz?
Krakow

What is the largest lake in Poland by surface area?
Śniardwy

When did the salt mine Wieliczka start operating?
13th century

Which war is associated with the September Campaign?
Germany's invasion of Poland

What is the largest national park in Poland?
Biebrza National Park

How long was Krakow the capital of Poland?
400 years

Which city in Poland is known as the "City of Kings"?
Kraków

Which Polish city is famous for its salt mine that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Wieliczka

Which of the following countries does NOT border Poland?
Austria
Hungary

Which Polish city is known for the historic Cloth Hall in its main square?
Kraków

Which one of the following composers does NOT come from Poland?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What colors are included in the Polish flag?
White & Red

Which famous composer came from Poland?
Frédéric Chopin

What does the Polish word 'lody' mean?
Ice Cream

Which instrument is associated with the polish composer Frédéric Chopin?
Piano

What is the Polish currency called?
Zloty

Which country established control over Poland's government after World War II?
Soviet Union

What was the papal name of the polish pope Karol Józef Wojtyla?
Johannes Paulus II

Which date was Poland invaded by Germany, which began WWII?
September 1st, 1939

One of the sons of the Swedish king Gustav Vasa married a Polish princess. Which one?
Johan III

What is the Polish football team called?
The White Eagles

Which year did Poland join the European Union?
2004

In the city Rzgow in Poland, you can visit Ptak. What is this?
A shopping mall

What was the use of the salt mine Wieliczka during WWII?
Storage and production of munitions

What is Poland divided into?
Voivodeships

Which of the following cities is to be found furthest north in Poland?
Gdansk

How many letters does the Polish alphabet consist of?
32

What is Wawel, which is located in the city of Krakow in Poland?
A castle

Which of the following things is traditionally eaten during Christmas in Poland?
Carp

What is the best Poland has ever placed in the FIFA World Cup?
Bronze

What is Andrzej Duda's occupation?
Politician

Which year did Poland become independent?
1918

Together with which other country did Poland arrange Football championships in 2012?
Ukraine

Which of the following is a big festival held annually in Poland?
Woodstock

What percentage of Poland is covered by water?
2.6%

Approximately how many visitors does the salt mine in Wieliczka have per year?
1,2 million

Which country does NOT border Poland?
Romania

Wisla is the longest river in Poland. How long is it?
1047 km

Which city is said to be the cultural capital of Poland?
Krakow

Which Nobel Prize did the Polish Tadeus Reichstein win?
Physics

What is "s'niadanie" in Poland?
Breakfast

Which of these buildings was not reconstructed after the razing of Poland in World War II?
Kronenberg Palace

What country code does Poland have?
48

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