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Quiz about Bohemian Rhapsody
Quiz about Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody Trivia Quiz


A little Bohemian Rhapsody, gentlemen. Presented for you, a quiz all about one of the historical regions of Czech Republic (not exactly the magnum opus you might have been expecting).

A multiple-choice quiz by geniusonwheels. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
321,631
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
402
Last 3 plays: blackandgreen (7/10), Guest 31 (5/10), comark2000 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The land known as Bohemia was originally named Boiohaemum, which comes from the Latin and means 'home of the Boii'. The Boii were the first ethnic group to arrive in the area. The Boii people would be best described as what? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. During the Premyslid Dynasty (9th century - 1306), Bohemia was in the process of becoming the center of an independent state. This duke (although never king, as many believe) reigned from 924 to 935, the year of his murder. Who is this man, who is the patron saint of Bohemia and the Czech Republic? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What term is giving to the ornament that represents a seal used by Byzantine emperors, which is in the name of two important decrees in Bohemian history, one issued in 1212, the other in 1348? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Although the country today doesn't even border Czech Republic, what house led a Bohemian dynasty from the years 1310 to 1437, and had Charles IV lead many projects in Prague? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The first half of the 15th century in Bohemia focuses on Jan Hus. He taught philosophy in Prague University. What position was Hus appointed to that led to his burning at the stake and would lead to the Hussite Wars? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Around 1609, William Shakespeare wrote the play 'The Winter's Tale' which is a story set in the country of Bohemia. While most of the geographic parts mentioned in the play are accurate, the Bard did give Bohemia a geographic feature that does not exist. What is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the early part of the Thirty Years' War, Bohemians and mercenaries fought against the Holy Roman Empire, Catholic League, and the Spanish Empire. The loss of this battle led to the ending of the Bohemian reformation and moved the ruling city of the Holy Roman Empire away from Prague. What is the name of the location of this battle, which is also in the name of the battle, which translates to Bílá hora in Czech? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Although almost extinct today, it once flew high over Bohemia. The flag of Bohemia has the exact same pattern as what current European country? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. After World War I, the lands of Bohemia, Moravia, Austrian Silesia, Slovakia, and Carpathian Ruthenia into the state of Czechoslovakia. Was Prague the capital of this new country?


Question 10 of 10
10. The dissolution of Czechoslovakia created the countries of Czech Republic and Slovakia on January 1, 1993. What term is often used to describe this dissolution which is also a reference to a revolution that ended the rule of the Communist Party in Czechoslovakia? Hint



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1. The land known as Bohemia was originally named Boiohaemum, which comes from the Latin and means 'home of the Boii'. The Boii were the first ethnic group to arrive in the area. The Boii people would be best described as what?

Answer: Celtic

The land of Bohemia was part of a territory that was crossed by Germanic and Slavic tribes in a period of time known as the Migration Period. Many of the Boii who had been living there started to move out with the migrating, many of which moved to a land in Germany and helped found the land known as 'Bavaria'.
2. During the Premyslid Dynasty (9th century - 1306), Bohemia was in the process of becoming the center of an independent state. This duke (although never king, as many believe) reigned from 924 to 935, the year of his murder. Who is this man, who is the patron saint of Bohemia and the Czech Republic?

Answer: Wenceslaus

Wenceslaus was just a duke, although the song 'Good King Wenceslaus' gives the impression he was a king. But the song does show how Wenceslaus was a good Christian, which led to him becoming a saint.
3. What term is giving to the ornament that represents a seal used by Byzantine emperors, which is in the name of two important decrees in Bohemian history, one issued in 1212, the other in 1348?

Answer: Golden Bull

The Golden Bull of Sicily was a decree issued in 1212 that made Bohemia a kingdom, and named Otakar I King of Bohemia. The Golden Bull of 1348 allowed the construction of Charles University in Prague, one of the oldest universities in the world and the oldest in Central Europe.

This Golden Bull also established the seven electors of the Holy Roman Empire and it largely removed the Pope and the papacy from the affairs of the Holy Roman Empire.
4. Although the country today doesn't even border Czech Republic, what house led a Bohemian dynasty from the years 1310 to 1437, and had Charles IV lead many projects in Prague?

Answer: Luxembourg

John I from the House of Luxembourg accepted an invitation to the throne and became king in 1310. Charles IV, who also went on to become the Holy Roman Emperor, oversaw many projects including Charles University, Charles Bridge, Charles Square, Prague Castle, and the Saint Vitus' Cathedral. (There is also a much earlier St. Vitus Church within the precincts of Prague Castle).
5. The first half of the 15th century in Bohemia focuses on Jan Hus. He taught philosophy in Prague University. What position was Hus appointed to that led to his burning at the stake and would lead to the Hussite Wars?

Answer: Head of the Bethlehem Chapel in Prague

The Bethlehem Chapel was established 10 years before Hus was appointed. The chapel was associated with a new approach to Christianity, which many said was very radical. Sermons were in the native Czech language, which was understood by ordinary people. The preachers of the church wanted a much simpler religion, without the worldly grandeur of the Catholic Church and the papacy.

For his actions, the Catholic Church burned Hussat at the stake as a heretic. The Church also led a series of crusades against Bohemia, which naturally had to defend itself. These crusades are known as the Hussite Wars, in which Bohemia was trying to achieve for religious freedom in the face of fierce opposition from Church.
6. Around 1609, William Shakespeare wrote the play 'The Winter's Tale' which is a story set in the country of Bohemia. While most of the geographic parts mentioned in the play are accurate, the Bard did give Bohemia a geographic feature that does not exist. What is it?

Answer: A coastline

Yes! Shakespeare gave the landlocked country of Bohemia a coastline. The play also mentions Bohemia as of having a desert. While some experts say that it was possible for Bohemia to own some land that did have a coastline, most just agree that the purpose of the play 'The Winter's Tale' was to be a tale that one would tell during the winter time inside, where the listeners would not pay attention to details.
7. In the early part of the Thirty Years' War, Bohemians and mercenaries fought against the Holy Roman Empire, Catholic League, and the Spanish Empire. The loss of this battle led to the ending of the Bohemian reformation and moved the ruling city of the Holy Roman Empire away from Prague. What is the name of the location of this battle, which is also in the name of the battle, which translates to Bílá hora in Czech?

Answer: White Mountain

Bohemia's defeat in the Battle of White Mountain was the end of the Bohemian era of the Thirty Years' War. An aftermath of the battle included the killing of 26 Bohemian nobles and the public execution of the rector of the University of Prague in Prague's Old Town Square. Other Bohemian nobles were exiled and their lands given to Catholic loyalists.
8. Although almost extinct today, it once flew high over Bohemia. The flag of Bohemia has the exact same pattern as what current European country?

Answer: Poland

The flag of Bohemia is two colors, split into two parts, top half white and bottom half red. The current flag of Czech Republic is based off of the flag of Bohemia, but a blue triangle was added to the left side.
9. After World War I, the lands of Bohemia, Moravia, Austrian Silesia, Slovakia, and Carpathian Ruthenia into the state of Czechoslovakia. Was Prague the capital of this new country?

Answer: Yes

Prague was the capital of Czechoslovakia, and Bohemia was the core of the new country. The country became very liberal and democratic. The country's first president Tomas Masaryk lived by the motto 'Do not fear and do not steal'.
10. The dissolution of Czechoslovakia created the countries of Czech Republic and Slovakia on January 1, 1993. What term is often used to describe this dissolution which is also a reference to a revolution that ended the rule of the Communist Party in Czechoslovakia?

Answer: Velvet Divorce

Czechoslovakia peacefully split up into two different countries starting in 1993. The land of Bohemia is now nestled in the western half of Czech Republic. Although it is not the huge independent country it once was, it does live on.
Source: Author geniusonwheels

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