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1 trivia quiz  Bohemia and Moravia, 800-1620 coolicon
Bohemia and Moravia - the present Czech Republic - have had a colorful history. If you know something of early Czech history or want to learn about it, this is the quiz for you.
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660 plays
Mar 10 03
spudhead
2 trivia quiz  Czechoslovakia 1918-93 icon
In 1938 Neville Chamberlain described Czechoslovakia as 'a far away country about which we know little'. Test your own knowledge of the country and its history.
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798 plays
Apr 04 01
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3 trivia quiz  The Defenestrations of Prague icon
An easy quiz about the Defenestrations of Prague.
Easy 10Q
390 plays
Oct 16 04
stageball

Some sample questions from this category:

* In what region of Europe was Czechoslovakia situated?
* Who was the 'founding father' of Czechoslovakia?
* In 1938, Czechoslovakia was forced to hand over a substantial part of its territory to Nazi Germany. What was the territory called?
* What was the status of Slovakia for most of World War II?
* The 'Velvet Revolution' of November-December 1989 resulted in the collapse of Communism in Czechoslovakia. Vaclav Havel, the former dissident who became the new President, was also well known as a ...?
* Around 863, two missionaries brought the Christian faith to the lands known as Moravia and later moved on to Bohemia, too. Who were they?
* In the tenth century, and enlightened ruler who was later killed by his brother, came to the throne. He would become the patron saint of Bohemia. Who was this King?
* After ruling for 400 yeaars, what family was made extinct when the last male died in battle in 1306?
* Charles IV, a great builder and urban planner, transformed Prague into a magnificent city of 50,000 inhabitants which included:
* Shortly after Charles IV's death, the once flourishing country was plunged into a distress. What caused this unexpected crisis?
* In 1414, a national movement, inspired by a popular teacher and preacher who was burned at the stake for his views, began over two hundred years of civil wars and unrest in the country. Who was this man?
* In the 15th century about 70% of the population was opposed to many aspects of Catholicism and, as a result, found itself fighting against the rulers. These protestors were known as ________ ?
* This eccentric, 16th century Habsburg ruler 16th was the last to make Prague his permanent residence. He was an art collector and patron to writers and scientists. He showed religious toleration to all groups.
* On November 8, 1620, the Protestants were soundly defeated in this battle and 27 Czech nobles were executed in Prague's Old Town Square, their severed heads displayed to the populace.
* In which country is Prague?
* The First Defenestration of Prague was a prelude to which war(s)?
* The Second Defenestration of Prague triggered a major European War. How long did this war last?
* In the Second Defenestration of Prague, the royal officials who were thrown out, survived because they landed on something. What was it?
* In the Second Defenestration of Prague the defenestration was carried out by members of Bohemian aristocracy. Why did they do it?
* In the Second Defenestration of Prague the members of the Bohemian aristocracy defenestrated, not only the two royal (Habsburg) officials, but also a third person not directly involved in the main action. What was this person's occupation?

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