FIELDS OF HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY

1. When were self-government regions established pursuant to the Act no. 302/2001 Coll. on self-government of higher territorial units? a) 1st January 2002 b) 1st May 2002 c) 1st January 2003

2. What are the names of the two brothers from Thessaloniki who arrived in ...... to spread Christianity in Great Moravia? a) 663, Balthasar and Melchior b) 863, Cyril (Constantine) and Methodius c) 1078, Isidore and Titus

3. What Slavonic alphabet did the brothers from Thessaloniki compile? a) Glagolitic b) Chlacholitic c) Seletic

4. What is the name of Folk Festival (International since 1991), which is held annually in the distinctive village of Terchová? At the festival, performances of folk bands are interlinked with other musical genres in a perfect harmony. The overall character of the event is enhanced by a variety of side activities - exhibitions and demonstrations of folk crafts. a) Jánošík Days b) Terchová Feast c) Terchová Festival

5. He was born in Terchová, fought in the Kuruc Uprising and was captured by the imperial army. However, he is much better known as a legendary captain of bandits who "took from the rich and gave to the poor." He was executed by being hung by his rib on a hook in Liptovský Mikuláš. What is the name of the folk hero? a) bandit Branko b) Pacho, the bandit of Hybe c) Jánošík

6. In what year was Matica Slovenská founded? a) 1853 b) 1930 c) 1863

7. In which century did the Celts arrive in the territory of Central and Western Europe? a) 10th century AD, b) 5th century BC c) 5th century AD

8. In which Slovak town can you find the highest Gothic altar in the world with a height of 18.62 meters? a) Bardejov b) Levoča c) Old Ľubovňa

9. The first Slovak newspaper "Pressburg Newspaper" was published by: a) Daniel Tállay b) A. Bernolák c) Ľ. Štúr

10. Which of the following national parks is not located in the Prešov Region? a) Tatra National Park b) Pieniny National Park c) Low Tatras National Park d) Poloniny National Park

11. Ľudovít Štúr was born in: a) Zay - Uhrovec b) Martin c) Levoča

12. Which town is the seat of the Nitra Self-Governing Region? a) Zlaté Moravce b) Komárno c) Nitra

13. Which town is the seat of the Košice Self-Governing Region? a) Prešov b) Ružomberok c) Košice

14. Which town is the seat of the Trenčín Self-Governing Region? a) Trenčín b) Dubnica nad Váhom c) Trnava

15. Which two Slovak cities have the largest population? a) , Žilina b) Bratislava, Košice c) Bratislava, Prešov

16. Which park is the oldest national park in ? a) Tatra National Park b) Pieniny National Park c) Low Tatras National Park

17. Which peak is the highest mountain in Slovakia? a) Lomnický Peak (2634) b) Gerlachovský Peak (2655) c) Kriváň Peak (2494)

18. Which countries border the Slovak Republic? a) Czech Republic, Russia, Poland, Hungary, Austria b) Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria c) Czech Republic, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria

19. Name three Slovak towns that have an airport. Bratislava, Košice, Poprad, Žilina, Piešťany .....

20. In which district is the Demänovská Ice Cave located? a) Banská Bystrica b) Liptovský Mikuláš c) Poprad

21. The significant sights situated on the square in Levoča are: a) Renaissance town hall, bell tower, Cathedral of St. Jacob b) Renaissance town hall, bastion Cathedral of St. Jacob c) Košická gate, bell tower, Cathedral of St. Jacob d) Košická gate, bastion, Renaissance town hall

22. Which sites in the territory of Spiš subregion are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List? a) Spiš Castle, Spišská Kapitula, Spišské Podhradie b) Spiš Castle, Spišská Kapitula, Spišský Štiavnik c) Spiš Castle, Spišská Sobota, Spišský Štiavnik d) Spiš Castle Spišská Sobota, town hall in Levoča

23. From 1856 to 1870, this great personality of Slovak literature studied at the secondary grammar school in Kežmarok. What is his name? a) J. Palárik b) J. Botto c) P. O. Hviezdoslav d) J. Záborský

24. A military cemetery, where German soldiers are buried, is located in the village of: a) Ladomírova b) Okrúhle c) Hunkovce d) Nižný Komárnik

25. In which district is the Roztoky Observatory located? a) Stará Ľubovňa b) Svidník c) Vranov nad Topľou d) Medzilaborce

26. In which town of the Prešov Self-Governing Region is there the MILK AGRO Company? a) Bardejov b) Prešov c) Sabinov d) Humenné

27. In 1301, one of the following towns was called Caseonum Forum. Which town had the historic name? a) Levoča b) Kežmarok c) Spišský Hrhov d) Velký Šariš

28. In the mid-17th century, the Polish crown jewels were kept in one of the following castles. Which castle was it? a) Šariš Castle b) Zbojnícky Castle c) Kapušany Castle d) Ľubovňa Castle

29. The town of Humenné is situated at the confluence of the rivers: a) Ondava and Laborec b) Laborec and Cirocha c) Cirocha and Topľa d) Laborec and Torysa

30. Which of the castles is not located in the Prešov Self-Governing Region? a) Šariš Castle b) Vranovský Castle c) Čičva d) Spiš Castle

31. Bratislava was the coronation city of Hungarian kings a) between the 15th and 18th centuries. b) between the 16th and 19th centuries. c) between the 13th and 15th centuries.

32. The coronations of Hungarian kings were held a) in St. Martin's Cathedral b) in the Church of St. Elizabeth (Blue Church) c) in the Chapel of St. Ladislav

33. On 24th April 1836, Ľudovít Štúr and his companions visited a) Bratislava Castle b) Červený Kameň Castle c) Devín Castle

34. The oldest and largest Slovak University is a) in Bratislava b) Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava c) University of Economics in Bratislava

35. The Comenius University in Bratislava was established in a) 1919 b) 1920 c) 1921

36. The President of the Slovak Republic's seat is: a) in Primate's Palace b) in Esterházy Palace c) in Grassalkovich Palace

37. The oldest public well in Slovakia – the Maximilian's (Roland's) Fountain is located a) in Bratislava b) in Modra c) in Malacky

38. The best preserved monument of Roman architecture called Gerulata is located a) in Rusovce b) in Jarovce c) in Pezinok

39. There is a famous wine territory in the Bratislava Region, called a) Tokaj b) Lesser Carpathian (Malokarpatská) c) Nitra

40. The first horse-drawn railway line in Hungary was opened in the 1840s and linked a) Bratislava and Stupava b) Bratislava and Svätý Jur c) Bratislava and Pezinok

41. The first university in the territory of today's Slovakia - Academia Istropolitana, was established by King Matthias I Corvinus in the year ...... ; and is situated in Ventúrska Street in Bratislava. a) 1465 b) 1564 c) 1825

42. The oldest public park in Europe is: a) Park b) Janko Kráľ Park c) Bratislava Forest Park

43. A faithful replica of Jerusalem stairs from the 17th century, so called Holy Stairs, on which Jesus Christ stepped on his way to the courtroom, is located in ...... Similar copies are only in the Vatican and Jerusalem. a) Malacky b) Bratislava c) Modra

44. In which city is there a museum with the largest collection of wine-presses in Central Europe? a) Pezinok b) Modra c) Stupava

45. The biggest number of national monuments regarding the personality of Ľudovít Štúr (e.g. Memorial House, museum, memorial plaque, headstone, monument, Štúr's bench etc.) is situated in: a) Pezinok and the surroundings b) Modra and the surroundings c) Stupava and the surroundings

46. Which town in the BB Region became a centre of the Slovak National Uprising during World War II? / Correct answer: Banská Bystrica /

47. Explain why the town of Banská Bystrica used to be a rich city in the past. / Correct answer: There were important mines in the vicinity of Banská Bystrica, for example Špania Dolina Valley, Old Mountains (Staré Hory), and the town was once the largest copper producer in the world, therefore also called "Copper Bystrica" ./

48. Form a proper triad of following words: Sliač, Banská Bystrica, spa, Zvolen, wood processing, Kováčová / CA – 1st triad: Sliač-Kováčová-spa; 2nd triad: Zvolen- Banská Bystrica -wood processing /

49. Name three volcanic mountains and three valleys in Banská Bystrica Region: / CA: Poľana, Kremnické vrchy Mountains, Štiavnické vrchy Mountains, Zvolenská kotlina Basin, Žiarska kotlina Basin, Pliešovská kotlina Basin /

50. Why is Banská Štiavnica referred to as the most important mining town of Hungary? / CA: Because in its territory there were numerous silver mines, therefore the town was also called "Silver Štiavnica" /.

51. In which city of Banská Bystrica Region were there the gold mines in the past and coins have been minted there up the present? / CA: Kremnica /.

52. Form proper pairs of words characterizing tourism in the BB Region: Stone Waterfall castle against the Turks Ružiná spa Fiľakovo Číž Šomoška dam /CA: Stone waterfall – Šomoška; castle against the Turks – Fiľakovo; Ružiná - dam, Číž - spa/

53. . In which century was created a Roman inscription on the castle rock in Trenčín and what was the name of Trenčín in this period? a) in the 3rd century, Laugaricio b) in the 2nd century, Leukaristos c) in the 2nd century, Laugaricio

54. The three oldest cities in Slovakia include Bratislava, Nitra and Trenčín. When was Trenčín first mentioned as a town? a) in the 9th century b) in the 11th century c) in the 13th century

55. Trenčín Region consists of 9 districts. Name at least three of them: Bánovce nad Bebravou, Ilava, Myjava, Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Partizánske, Považská Bystrica, , Púchov, Trenčín

56. In the Trenčín Region, there is the oldest pilgrimage site in Slovakia, whose history dates back to the 9th century AD. What is the name of this site? a) Svorad's hill (Svoradov vŕšok) b) Skalka near Trenčín c) Benedictine chapel

57. How many inhabitants currently live in the Trenčín Region; which are the two largest towns in terms of population? a) 593,000; Trenčín, Prievidza b) 521 000; Banská Bystrica, Prievidza c) 507,000; Trenčín, Banská Bystrica

58. The period, when the Zápoľský dynasty ruled at the Trenčín Castle, is connected with one of the most beautiful Slovak legends about love: a) Hansel, Gretel and the witch b) Orpheus and Eurydice c) Omar, Fatima, and the Well of Love

59. One of the most famous Slovak painters of the 20th century is buried in Trenčín. In 1964, he was awarded the title of National Artist for his lifetime achievements. The gallery in Trenčín bears his name: a) Miloš Alexander Bazovský b) Martin Benka c) Ľudovít Fulla

60. A strongman competition of international significance is regularly organized in the Trenčín Region. Disciplines include lifting beams, flipping tires or towing a truck. What is the name of the competition? a) Trenčín valibuk b) Sword of Matúš Čák c) Strength of Hercules

61. Count Palfi rebuilt one of the most important Slovak castles in the late 19th century. There is a ZOO next to the castle. What is the name of the site? a) Smolenice b) Beckov c)

62. In the territory of the Myjava Hills there is a memorial / burial mound for a major Slovak politician and general of the 19th century who significantly supported Slovak nation. What's his name? a) Ludvík Svoboda b) Milan Rastislav Štefánik c) Vavro Šrobár

63. The author of books for children as well as adults was born in Bzince pod Javorinou (Bzince under Javorina). Her best known works include the tales Čin-Čin ("Chirp-Chirp"), Zajko Bojko ("Hare the Poltroon") or a short story In a Slavery. In 1947, she was awarded the title of National Artist. What's her name? a) Ludmila Podjavorinská b) Jaroslava Blažková c) Klara Jarunková

64. A native of , Prievidza district, is considered the founder of modern Czechoslovak theatre and television entertainment. He directed the famous film If a Thousand Clarinets, comedy film The Three Beetles, and participated with the Kinoautomat film in the World Exhibition in Montreal. He is co-founder of the two famous Prague theatres, Laterna Magica and Semaphore Theatre. What's his name? a) Pavol Barabáš b) Ján Roháč c) Juraj Jakubisko

65. In the east of Slovakia there is a unique castle, the largest one in Europe. Which castle has this attribute? a) Krásna Hôrka Castle b) Spiš Castle c) Borša

66. Which place in Slovakia is the lowest land point? a) Streda nad Bodrogom b) Zemplínska Šírava c) Turnianske jazerá Lakes

67. One of the most significant jewels in the Košice Self-Governing Region is the easternmost situated Gothic cathedral in Europe. In its underground, there is a tomb of Francis II. Rákoczi, who was the leader of the anti-Habsburg Uprising. What is the name of this Gothic gem? a) St. Michael Cathedral b) Gothic Evangelical Church of Our Lady in Štítnik c) St. Elizabeth Cathedral

68. Five out of twelve Slovak caves open to public are situated in the Košice Region. One of them is the only European ice cave outside the Alpine region. Which one is it? a) Gombasecká b) Dobšinská c) Jasovská

69. Košice can boast some interesting primacies. The town was the first city in Europe to gain its own coat of arms in 1369. Which monarch granted the coat of arms to Košice? a) Maria Theresa b) Louis the Great c) Ladislaus II, the Posthumous

70. The International Peace Marathon, which is the oldest European and the second oldest run in the world, is annually held in the eastern Slovakia. When is this marathon run organized? a) on the first Sunday in October b) on the first day of spring c) on the 1st of May

71. The Košice Region can boast a precious territory where grape is grown and unique wine is produced, the most noble sort of grape in Slovakia. French King Louis IV. called this wine “the king of wines” and “the wine of kings”. Do you know the name of this region in eastern Slovakia? a) Spiš b) Abov c) Tokaj

72. The largest battle of knights since the Tartar invasion took place in the east of Slovakia in 1312. The battle ended the long de facto government of Aba dynasty in eastern Slovakia and indicated the end of de facto government of Matúš Čák of Trenčín in the remaining parts of Slovakia. Where did the battle take place? a) at Sečovce b) at Rozhanovce c) at Ruskov

73. In the final phase of World War 2, the meeting occurred between President Edvard Beneš and leadership of the Communist Party of in Moscow headed by Klement Gottwald, which resulted in an agreement on the establishment of the national government of the National Front of Czechs and Slovaks. Upon arrival at the Czech- Slovak territory, on 5th April 1945 the government and the Slovak National Council approved a document, which defined the principles for future policy and was considered a programme of national and democratic revolution.

a) Košice Government Programme b) Rožňava Agreement c) Michalovce Government Programme

74. Where is the largest botanical garden in Slovakia by area, which covers over 30 ha and cultivates more than 4,000 species of plants?

a) Spišská Nová Ves b) Trebišov c) Košice

75. Great Moravia was established in the year……………………………….by unifying ...... and ...... ……..principalities.

a) 556, Trnava and Nitra principalities b) 1213, Moravia and Frankish principalities c) 833, Nitra and Moravia principalities

76. Which important monarch ruled the territory of Nitra in the years 871-894, and what legend is connected with him? a) Lél Arpád, he was said to be bewitched by a forest fairy and therefore be immortal b) Rastislav, there was an legend of the eagle, which helped the king in battles by warning him against the enemy and revealing him important information (since the bird flew above enemy camps) c) Svätopluk, there was an legend of three wands - three sons (Mojmír II, Svätopluk II, Predslav) if they divided, they would be easily defeated

77. Which mountain range stretches in the north of the Nitra Region? a) Štiavnické vrchy Mountains b) Tríbeč Mountains c) White Carpathians

78. Which self-governing regions border the Nitra Region? a) Trnava, Trenčín, Banská Bystrica b) Trnava, Banská Bystrica, Košice c) Žilina, Trenčín, Trnava

79. Is the town of Komárno the southernmost and lowest situated town in Slovakia? a) yes b) no

80. Which famous teacher, linguist, priest and codifier of the literary Slovak language worked in the town of Nové Zámky for 16 years and died there on 15th January 1813? a) Anton Bernolák b) Ján Botto c) Michal Miloslav Hodža 81. The object was built in the early 13th century and destroyed in the 18th century. It is the oldest historical and architectural monument of Levice town. Its main task was to protect the road leading to the mining towns in Central Slovakia and the monastic fortress in Hronský Beňadik. Which object are we speaking about? a) Levice Stone Hill b) Levice Castle c) Levice Monastery

82. Is the district of Šaľa the smallest district in the Nitra Self-Governing Region? a) yes b) no

83. The district of Topoľčany can boast a well-known recreational area - a tourist centre, which is called ...... a) tourist resort - DUCHONKA b) recreational area Zlaté Piesky (Golden Sands) c) tourist resort Jazerná

84. Which famous Slovak poet and revolutionary, a representative of generation associated with Ľudovít Štúr, worked in the town of Zlaté Moravce and died of typhus there on 23rd May 1876? a) Milan Rúfus b) Ladislav Nádaši - Jégé c) Janko Kráľ

85. When were Higher Territorial Self-Governing Units established in the Czech Republic (pursuant to Act No. 347/1997 Coll.)? a) 1st January 2000 b) 1st January 1993 c) 1st May 2004

86. What is the name of International Music Festival, whose tradition dates back to the middle of the previous century? The festival is annually held at the turn of May and June and since 1976 it has carried the current name. Concerts of the event take place in various cultural facilities of the city of Ostrava, but also in unusual places, eg. in the Mining Museum, the courtyard of Slezská Ostrava Castle, in the premises of castles in Hradec nad Moravicí, Kunín, etc. a) Janáčkův máj (Janáček's May) b) Folklore without Borders c) Colours of Ostrava

87. He was born in Janovice near the town of Frýdek-Místek. He became the leader of the bandits and his catching was granted a reward. The oral tradition has made him a folk hero, defender of the poor with supernatural powers, among other features, he was said to be invulnerable and could only be killed by his own axe. However, in 1715 he was killed by his fellow Juráš in the pub in Sviadnov. In Silesia and Wallachia, he has been presented in a lot of legends and folk songs. What is the name of the folk hero? a) Jánošík b) Pacho c) Ondráš 88. When was Matica Moravská founded? a) in 1918 b) in 1989 c) in 1849

89. In which city is there the highest town hall watchtower in the Czech Republic with a height of 85.6 m? a) Brno b) Ostrava c) Praha

90. The Moravian-Silesian Region boasts a unique collection of wooden churches. How many churches are included in the group? a) 15 b) 10 c) 25

91. Which of these protected landscape areas is not located in the Moravian-Silesian Region? a) Beskydy b) Jeseníky c) Bílé Karpaty (White Carpathians) d) Poodří

92. František Palacký was born: a) in Hodslavice b) in Hukvaldy c) in Příboř

93. Which town is the seat of the Moravian-Silesian Region? a) Olomouc b) Opava c) Ostrava

94. Which town is the seat of the South Moravian Region? a) Jihlava b) Zlín c) Brno

95. Which town is the seat of the Vysočina Region? a) Jihlava b) Třebíč c) Znojmo

96. Which two cities in the Czech Republic have the largest population? a) Prague, Ostrava b) Prague, Brno c) Prague, Pilsen (Plzeň)

97. Which is the oldest national park in the Czech Republic? a) Krkonoše National Park b) Šumava National Park c) Bohemian Switzerland National Park (České Švýcarsko)

98. Which is the highest mountain in the Czech Republic? a) Praděd b) Sněžka c) Plechý

99. Which countries border the Czech Republic? a) Austria, Hungary, Slovak Republic, Poland b) Slovak Republic, Poland, Germany, Austria c) Germany, Hungary, Slovak Republic, Poland

100. Name the three Czech towns which have international public airports with the external border. Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Pardubice, Karlovy Vary, Mnichovo Hradiště

101. In which district is there a cave called Šipka (which is the archaeological site where the remains of the Classic Neanderthal Man were found from the period around 40 000 BC)? a) Jeseník b) Nový Jičín c) Vsetín

102. According to the legend, where did Přemysl the Ploughman come from? a) Hostomice b) Ploskovice c) Stadice

103. The town of Ústí nad Labem was founded during the reign of: a) the Přemyslid dynasty b) the dynasty of Litomeřice c) the Luxembourg dynasty 104. The dominant of the town of Ústí nad Labem is the castle: a) Házmburk b) Střekov c) Hasištejn

105. A significant Czech poet K. H. Mácha died: a) in Teplice b) in Duchcov c) in Litoměřice

106. The Battle of Kulm (Chlumec) and Přestanov in 1813 took place in the context of: a) Napoleonic Wars b) Hussite wars c) Thirty Years' War

107. The Pravčice Sandstone Gate - the largest rock bridge in Europe is located in: a) Bohemian Switzerland b) Bohemian Central Uplands (České Stredohoří) c) Saxon Switzerland

108. What does “Porta Bohemica” mean: a) a gateway to the historic centre of Louny town b) a gate to the Church of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary c) a canyon valley of the Elbe river, in which the river enters the protected area of the Central Bohemian Uplands (České Stredohoří)

109. What is “Milešovka”: a) a mountain towering over Lovosice town b) the highest mountain of the Central Bohemian Uplands (České Stredohoří) and the most windy place in the Czech Republic c) a table mountain in Dečín

110. What is a “Beautiful Yard”(Krásný Dvůr) : a) a monastery in the district of Louny b) an entertainment centre near Teplice c) a Baroque castle in the district of Louny

111. The highest mountain in the Ore Mountains (Krušné hory), which form a continuous mountain range along the Czech - German border, is: a) Plešivec b) Klínovec c) Božídarský Špičák

112. THE LESSER POLAND VOIVODESHIP (MALOPOLSKA) IS SITUATED IN: A) NORTHERN POLAND B) WESTERN POLAND C) SOUTHERN POLAND

113. THE CAPITAL CITY OF LESSER POLAND VOIVODESHIP IS: A) TARNÓW B) KRAKÓW C) MYŚLENICE

114. WHAT IS THE POPULATION OF THE CITY OF KRAKÓW? A) 755,546 B) 900,000 C) 600 000

115. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE OLDEST UNIVERSITY IN KRAKÓW? A) UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE B) UNIVERSITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION C) JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY

116. WHERE IS THE ROYAL RESIDENCE SITUATED IN KRAKÓW? A) BŁONIA B) WAWEL C) HILL KOŚCIUSZKI

117. THE HIGHEST PEAK OF THE POLISH PART OF THE HIGH TATRAS IS: A) KASPROWY B) RYSY C) TRZY KORONY (THREE CROWNS)

118. WHAT NATURAL WEALTH IS LOCATED IN WIELICZKA AND BOCHNIA? A) OIL B) IRON ORE C) SALT

119. LESSER POLAND (HISTORICAL REGION) BORDERS WITH: A) GREATER POLAND (WIELKOPOLSKA) B) MAZOVIA C) SILESIA AND GREATER POLAND

120. WHAT STATE DOMINATED LESSER POLAND VOIVODESHIP DURING THE DIVISION OF POLAND IN THE YEARS 1772-1795? A) AUSTRIA B) RUSSIA C) GERMANY

121. WHOSE MEMORIAL IS SITUATED IN THE KRAKÓW'S RYNEK? A) JULIUSZ SŁOWACKI B) ADAM MICKIEWICZ C) WŁADYSŁAW REYMONT

122. In which South Moravian town and when was Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk born? a) Hodonín, 7th March 1850 b) Brno, 4th February 1850 c) Břeclav, 7th March 1850 123. Which building is the only monument of modern architecture in the Czech Republic listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List? a) Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul in Brno b) Villa Tugendhat in Brno c) Exhibition Hall A in Brno

124. What Olympic Victory did a rower from Brno Miroslava Knapková achieve? a) Gold Medal in the skiff at the 2012 London Summer Olympics b) Silver Medal in skiff at the 2012 London Summer Olympics c) Bronze Medal in the skiff at the 2012 London Summer Olympics

125. In which sport discipline succeeded Radka Kovaříková and René Novotný from Brno in 1995? a) They became world champions in pair skating in Birmingham (England). b) They became world champions in standard dance in Birmingham (England). c) They became world vice-champions in pair skating in Birmingham (England).

126. When did the town of Brno become a metropolis of Moravia? a) in 1948 b) in 1928 c) in 1782

127. The most significant cave in the Moravian Karst is: a) Balcarka Cave b) Punkva Cave c) Catherine's Cave (Katerinska Cave)

128. What is the depth of Macocha Abyss, which is the biggest sinkhole of its kind in Central Europe? a) 137 m b) 143 m c) 138 m

129. The town of Ivančice is closely associated with a famous Czech actor: a) Boleslav Polívka b) Vladimír Menšík c) Miroslav Donutil

130. Where is the most extensive system of underground passages in the Czech Republic? a) Znojmo b) Brno c) Blansko

131. Which abbot from Brno laid the foundation of the entire field of science? a) Gregor Johann Mendel, a founder of genetics who discovered the principles of heredity, abbot of the Augustinian monastery in Brno b) Jan Evangelista Purkyně, a co-founder of cytology, physiology, a philosopher c) Otto Wichterle, one of the founders of macromolecular chemistry, who invented contact lens and silon 132. When was the Zlín Region established? a) 1st January 2000 b) 1st January 2001 c) 1st January 2002

133. What is the area of the Zlín Region? a) 3 963 km2 b) 5 963 km2 c) 7 963 km2

134. What is the population of the Zlín Region? a) 986 565 b) 786 565 c) 586 565

135. Which Slovak regions border the Zlín Region? a) Žilina and Trnava b) Trnava and Trenčín c) Žilina and Trenčín

136. Which Czech regions border the Zlín Region? a) South Moravia, Olomouc and Pardubice b) South Moravia, Olomouc and Moravian-Silesian c) Olomouc, Pardubice and Moravian-Silesian

137. What is the height is the highest point of the Zlín Region - Devil's Mill (Čertův Mlýn)? a) 1 205 m b) 1 505 m c) 1 305 m

138. In which year was the Archbishop chateau and gardens in Kroměříž included in UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List? a) 1995 b) 1998 c) 2002

139. In which year was a Czech shoe company Baťa in Zlín founded? a) 1854 b) 1894 c) 1954

140. On which mountain is there a statue of Radegast, the pagan god of sun, war and victory? a) Radhošť b) Devil's Mill c) Smrk (Spruce)

141. Which famous actor was born in Zlín? a) Pavel Zedníček b) Josef Abrhám c) Jan Kraus