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The Czech name "Praha" is derived from a Slavic word signifying a "mountain pass."
Answer: False
The Czech name "Praha" is derived from the Slavic word "práh," which means "ford" or "rapid," referring to the city's historical location on the Vltava River, not a mountain pass.
Legend attributes the naming of Prague to Princess Libuše, a figure who prophesied the city's future greatness.
Answer: True
Legend connects the city's name to Princess Libuše, a mythical founder of the Přemyslid dynasty, who is said to have prophesied the city's glory and ordered it built where a man 'hews a threshold of his house,' linking the name to the Czech word 'práh' (threshold).
The Czech name "Praha" is derived from a Slavic word signifying "ford" or "rapid."
Answer: False
The Czech name "Praha" for the city, not the river, is linked to the word "práh," meaning "ford" or "rapid," referencing Prague's location on the Vltava River.
What is the etymological origin of Prague's Czech name, "Praha"?
Answer: Derived from a word meaning "ford" or "rapid."
The Czech name "Praha" is believed to be derived from an old Slavic word, "práh," meaning "ford" or "rapid," referencing the city's historical location at a crossing point on the Vltava River.
Prague serves as the capital city of the Czech Republic and is historically significant as the former capital of Bohemia.
Answer: True
Prague serves as the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, and it was historically the capital of Bohemia, housing the nation's central government authorities.
Charles IV and Rudolf II were Holy Roman Emperors who resided in Prague, significantly contributing to its role as an imperial capital.
Answer: True
Charles IV and Rudolf II were indeed Holy Roman Emperors who resided in Prague, playing pivotal roles in shaping the city's development and its status as an imperial capital.
During the reign of Rudolf II, Prague emerged as a significant center for alchemy and astronomy.
Answer: True
During Rudolf II's reign, Prague indeed became a vibrant center attracting artists, scientists, and intellectuals, fostering activities such as alchemy and astronomy.
What is Prague's primary function within the Czech Republic?
Answer: The capital and largest city, housing central government authorities.
Prague serves as the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, housing the nation's central government authorities.
Who was a notable Holy Roman Emperor residing in Prague during the 14th century, significantly shaping the city?
Answer: Charles IV
Charles IV, who reigned from 1346–1378, was a notable Holy Roman Emperor residing in Prague during the 14th century and significantly shaped the city.
During the reign of Rudolf II, Prague became known as:
Answer: A vibrant center of European culture attracting intellectuals.
During the reign of Rudolf II, Prague became known as a vibrant center of European culture, attracting artists, scientists, and intellectuals.
What historical event in 1419, related to Jan Hus, involved unrest in Prague?
Answer: The first defenestration
The first defenestration in 1419, occurring after Jan Hus's death, involved unrest in Prague and contributed to the Hussite Wars.
Prague's population remained stable throughout the Thirty Years' War.
Answer: False
Prague's population experienced a significant decline during the Thirty Years' War, falling from approximately 60,000 inhabitants to around 20,000 due to the war's devastation.
The second defenestration of Prague in 1618 is recognized as the event that initiated the Thirty Years' War.
Answer: True
The second defenestration of Prague in 1618, involving the ejection of imperial officials from Prague Castle, is widely considered the immediate catalyst for the Thirty Years' War.
The Thirty Years' War and an 18th-century plague outbreak were primary causes of population decrease in Prague during the Habsburg era.
Answer: True
The Thirty Years' War and a major plague outbreak in the early 18th century were primary causes of population decrease in Prague during the Habsburg era.
Prague flourished as an imperial capital during the 18th century under Maria Theresa.
Answer: False
While Prague was an important city during the Habsburg era, its peak as an imperial capital is more strongly associated with the 14th century under Charles IV. The 18th century saw significant Baroque construction, but not a resurgence as the primary imperial capital.
A massacre took place in Prague's Jewish Quarter in 1389, precipitated by accusations of desecrating the host.
Answer: True
A massacre did occur in Prague's Jewish Quarter in 1389 following accusations of desecrating the host.
What was the approximate population of Prague prior to the Thirty Years' War?
Answer: 60,000
Prague's population was approximately 60,000 inhabitants before the Thirty Years' War.
The "second defenestration of Prague" in 1618 is significant because it:
Answer: Triggered the Thirty Years' War.
The second defenestration of Prague in 1618 is significant as it triggered the Thirty Years' War.
What historical event in 1389 led to a massacre in Prague's Jewish Quarter?
Answer: Accusations of desecrating the host
In 1389, accusations of desecrating the host led to a massacre in Prague's Jewish Quarter.
What historical period saw the construction of many Baroque palaces, churches, and gardens that contribute to Prague's beauty?
Answer: The 18th Century
The 18th century saw the construction of many Baroque palaces, churches, and gardens that contribute significantly to Prague's beauty.
Which of the following was a consequence for Prague following the Thirty Years' War?
Answer: A period of forced re-Catholicization and population decline.
A consequence for Prague after the Thirty Years' War was a period of forced re-Catholicization and a significant population decline.
During the 19th century, the Czech National Revival resulted in a decrease in Czech representation within Prague's town council.
Answer: False
The Czech National Revival in the 19th century led to an increase, not a decrease, in Czech representation within Prague's town council, with Czechs gaining a majority by 1861.
The Prague Spring of 1968 sought to implement democratic reforms but was ultimately suppressed by a Warsaw Pact invasion.
Answer: True
The Prague Spring was a period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia aiming for democratic reforms, but it was suppressed by a Warsaw Pact invasion in August 1968.
Prague experienced significant damage from bombings during World War II, with much of its historic architecture destroyed.
Answer: False
While Prague experienced some bombing damage during World War II, much of its historic architecture largely escaped the widespread destruction seen in other cities.
Operation Anthropoid was an assassination attempt on Reinhard Heydrich conducted in Prague in 1942.
Answer: True
Operation Anthropoid was indeed an assassination attempt on Reinhard Heydrich carried out in Prague in 1942 by Czechoslovak agents.
The Velvet Revolution in 1989 resulted in the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, with Prague continuing as the capital of the Czech Republic.
Answer: True
The Velvet Revolution in 1989 led to the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, and Prague subsequently became the capital of the newly formed Czech Republic.
The First Czechoslovak Republic was formed after World War II, with Prague as its capital.
Answer: False
The First Czechoslovak Republic was formed after World War I, not World War II, with Prague as its capital.
What political movement gained momentum in Prague during the 19th century, leading to increased Czech representation?
Answer: The Czech National Revival
The Czech National Revival gained momentum in Prague during the 19th century, leading to increased Czech representation.
The Prague Spring of 1968 was characterized by:
Answer: Political liberalization aiming for "socialism with a human face."
The Prague Spring of 1968 was characterized by political liberalization aiming for "socialism with a human face."
What historical act of resistance against Nazi Germany occurred in Prague in 1942?
Answer: Operation Anthropoid
Operation Anthropoid, an assassination attempt on Reinhard Heydrich, occurred in Prague in 1942 as an act of resistance against Nazi Germany.
What major event occurred in Prague in 1989, leading to significant political change?
Answer: The Velvet Revolution
The Velvet Revolution in 1989 led to significant political change in Prague and Czechoslovakia.
Prague is situated on the Danube River, with a metropolitan population of approximately 1.4 million.
Answer: False
Prague is situated on the Vltava River, not the Danube. Furthermore, while the city proper has approximately 1.4 million inhabitants, the metropolitan area's population is closer to 2.3 million.
Prague is located primarily within the Bohemian Basin, situated far from any major river.
Answer: False
Prague is situated on the Vltava River and lies within the Prague Plateau, not primarily within the Bohemian Basin and far from a river.
Prague experiences a tropical monsoon climate, characterized by very hot summers and mild winters.
Answer: False
Prague has an oceanic climate bordering on a humid continental climate, not a tropical monsoon climate. Its winters are cold, and summers are warm, but not typically characterized as 'very hot'.
The Klementinum in Prague has maintained a continuous series of daily temperature measurements since 1775.
Answer: True
The Klementinum in Prague houses the oldest meteorological station in the Czech Republic, maintaining a continuous series of daily temperature measurements since 1775.
Prague's public transportation system, PID, ranks as the best in the world according to TimeOut magazine.
Answer: False
TimeOut magazine ranked Prague's public transportation system second best in the world in 2023, not the best.
Náměstí Míru station is the deepest station in the Prague Metro and features the longest escalator in the European Union.
Answer: True
The Náměstí Míru station is indeed the deepest station in the Prague Metro and features the longest escalator in the European Union.
The Blanka tunnel complex is the longest city tunnel in Asia.
Answer: False
The Blanka tunnel complex is the longest city tunnel in Europe, not Asia.
Václav Havel Airport Prague serves as the main international airport for the city and is one of the busiest in Central and Eastern Europe.
Answer: True
Václav Havel Airport Prague is indeed the main international airport serving the city and is one of the busiest in Central and Eastern Europe.
The Prague Metronome is situated in the city center and functions as a historical monument dedicated to the communist era.
Answer: False
The Prague Metronome is located in Letná Park, overlooking the city, and serves as a prominent landmark, but it is not primarily a monument to the communist era; it was installed in 1991.
Which river flows through Prague?
Answer: Vltava
The Vltava River flows through Prague.
Which river is Prague situated upon?
Answer: Vltava
Prague is situated upon the Vltava River.
The Klementinum meteorological station is notable for:
Answer: Maintaining the oldest continuous temperature record in the Czech Republic since 1775.
The Klementinum meteorological station is notable for maintaining the oldest continuous temperature record in the Czech Republic since 1775.
What distinction does the Náměstí Míru station hold within the Prague Metro system?
Answer: It is the deepest station and has the longest escalator in the EU.
The Náměstí Míru station is the deepest station in the Prague Metro and features the longest escalator in the European Union.
What is the primary role of the Blanka tunnel complex in Prague?
Answer: Serving as the longest city tunnel in Europe as part of the Inner Ring Road.
The primary role of the Blanka tunnel complex is serving as the longest city tunnel in Europe, forming part of Prague's Inner Ring Road.
The Prague Integrated Transport (PID) system is known for:
Answer: Being a unified system including Metro, trams, buses, and more.
The Prague Integrated Transport (PID) system is known for being a comprehensive and unified system that includes Metro, trams, buses, commuter trains, funiculars, and ferries.
What is the main international airport serving Prague?
Answer: Václav Havel Airport Prague
The main international airport serving Prague is Václav Havel Airport Prague.
The architectural styles found in Prague's historic center are exclusively Gothic and Renaissance.
Answer: False
Prague's historic center exhibits a diverse range of architectural styles, including Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque, not solely Gothic and Renaissance.
Prague's historic center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, acknowledging its exceptional universal value and rich architectural heritage.
Answer: True
The historic center of Prague was inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1992, recognizing its outstanding universal value and diverse architectural heritage.
The nickname "City of a Hundred Spires" for Prague was coined by Bernard Bolzano, and modern estimates indicate the actual number of spires is lower than this figure.
Answer: False
While Bernard Bolzano is credited with originating the nickname "City of a Hundred Spires," modern estimates suggest the actual number of spires in Prague is significantly higher than one hundred.
Prague is home to the Estates Theatre, a venue where many of Beethoven's operas premiered.
Answer: False
While Prague is home to the Estates Theatre, it is noted for the premieres of Mozart's operas, not Beethoven's.
Frank O. Gehry's Dancing House in Prague exemplifies Gothic architecture.
Answer: False
Frank O. Gehry's Dancing House in Prague is an example of deconstructivist architecture, not Gothic architecture.
The Prague Astronomical Clock, installed in 1410, is the oldest operational astronomical clock globally.
Answer: False
The Prague Astronomical Clock, installed in 1410, is the third oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one that remains operational.
The Old New Synagogue in Prague's Jewish Quarter is considered Europe's oldest active synagogue.
Answer: True
The Old New Synagogue in Prague's Jewish Quarter is indeed considered Europe's oldest active synagogue.
The Charles Bridge was originally named the Judith Bridge and was rebuilt following a flood in 1342.
Answer: True
The Charles Bridge was indeed originally the Judith Bridge, built in 1170, and was rebuilt after a flood in 1342.
The Hunger Wall was constructed in the 1360s to provide employment during a period of famine.
Answer: True
The Hunger Wall was indeed built in the 1360s, reputedly commissioned by Charles IV to provide employment during a famine.
The Prague Banner, dating back to at least 1419, is the oldest preserved municipal flag in Moravia.
Answer: False
The Prague Banner is considered the oldest preserved municipal flag in Bohemia, not Moravia.
What range of architectural styles is observable in Prague's historic center?
Answer: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque
Prague's historic center showcases a rich tapestry of architectural styles, including Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque influences.
Which 19th-century mathematician is credited with originating the nickname "City of a Hundred Spires" for Prague?
Answer: Bernard Bolzano
The nickname "City of a Hundred Spires" for Prague originated from a count by the 19th-century mathematician Bernard Bolzano.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a nickname for Prague in the provided information?
Answer: Pearl of the Adriatic
The provided information lists nicknames such as the Golden City, Mother of Cities, Heart of Europe, and City of a Hundred Spires, but not "Pearl of the Adriatic."
Which modern architectural style is exemplified by Frank O. Gehry's Dancing House in Prague?
Answer: Deconstructivism
Frank O. Gehry's Dancing House in Prague exemplifies deconstructivist architecture.
The Prague Astronomical Clock is notable for being:
Answer: The third oldest astronomical clock and the oldest still operational.
The Prague Astronomical Clock is notable for being the third oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one that is still operational.
The "Hunger Wall" in Prague was built to:
Answer: Provide employment and sustenance during a famine.
The "Hunger Wall" in Prague was built to provide employment and sustenance during a period of famine.
What is the significance of the Old New Synagogue?
Answer: It is considered Europe's oldest active synagogue.
The Old New Synagogue is significant as it is considered Europe's oldest active synagogue.
The Prague Banner is historically important as:
Answer: The oldest preserved municipal flag in Bohemia.
The Prague Banner is historically important as the oldest preserved municipal flag in Bohemia.
Prague's administrative structure is simple, comprising solely of city districts.
Answer: False
Prague's administrative structure is complex, divided into multiple tiers including municipal districts, administrative districts, municipal parts, and cadastral areas, rather than consisting only of city districts.
Bohuslav Svoboda currently serves as the Mayor of Prague and is affiliated with the Civic Democratic Party (ODS).
Answer: True
Bohuslav Svoboda is indeed the current Mayor of Prague and is affiliated with the Civic Democratic Party (ODS).
Prague's official population figure accurately reflects its total number of inhabitants, including unregistered residents.
Answer: False
Prague's official population figure does not accurately reflect its total inhabitants; the actual population is estimated to be higher due to unregistered residents and daily commuters.
Prague's population is characterized as younger and less educated than the national average.
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, Prague's population is characterized as the oldest and best-educated in the Czech Republic, with the lowest proportion of children.
Prague hosted the NATO Summit in 2002 and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Summit in 2000.
Answer: True
Prague did indeed host the NATO Summit in 2002 and the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Summit in 2000.
Prague's economy accounts for 25% of the Czech GDP and has the highest GDP per capita among all EU regions.
Answer: False
Prague's economy accounts for 25% of the Czech GDP and ranks third best among EU regions in GDP per capita, not the highest.
Since 1990, Prague's economy has shifted from primarily industrial to predominantly service-oriented.
Answer: False
Since 1990, Prague's economy has shifted from primarily industrial to predominantly service-oriented.
Na Příkopě street in Prague was ranked 22nd globally for rent prices in 2017, placing it among the top 25 most expensive streets.
Answer: True
Na Příkopě street in Prague was ranked 22nd globally for rent prices in 2017, placing it among the top 25 most expensive streets.
As of March 2025, Ukrainian residents constituted the most numerous group among Prague's 351,734 foreign residents.
Answer: True
As of March 2025, Ukrainian residents were indeed the most numerous among Prague's foreign residents, numbering 164,723 out of a total of 351,734.
Prague Castle was identified as the most visited tourist destination in Prague in 2023.
Answer: True
Prague Castle was indeed the most visited tourist destination in Prague in 2023, attracting 2,191.8 thousand visitors.
Prague's classification as a "Beta+" global city signifies its minor role in the global network of cities.
Answer: False
Prague's "Beta+" global city classification indicates a significant role and influence in the global economy and network of cities, not a minor one.
What is the approximate population of Prague's city proper?
Answer: 1.4 million
The approximate population of Prague's city proper is 1.4 million.
How much of Prague's employment is accounted for by the service sector since the economic shift post-1990?
Answer: Approximately 80%
Since the economic shift post-1990, the service sector accounts for approximately 80% of Prague's employment.
Which major international event did Prague host in 2000?
Answer: The International Monetary Fund and World Bank Summit
Prague hosted the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Summit in 2000.
Which nationality constituted the largest group among Prague's foreign residents as of March 2025?
Answer: Ukrainian
As of March 2025, Ukrainian residents constituted the largest group among Prague's foreign residents.
What economic achievement did Prague's GDP per capita reach relative to the EU-27 average in 2021?
Answer: 203% of the average
In 2021, Prague's GDP per capita reached 203% of the EU-27 average.
What is the significance of Prague's "Beta+" global city classification?
Answer: It signifies a major role and influence in the global economy.
Prague's "Beta+" global city classification signifies its major role and influence in the global economy and network of cities.
AC Sparta Prague and SK Slavia Prague are prominent ice hockey teams based in the city.
Answer: False
AC Sparta Prague and SK Slavia Prague are prominent football clubs; HC Sparta Prague is the prominent ice hockey team.
The Strahov Stadium in Prague is recognized as the largest stadium in the world by capacity.
Answer: True
The Strahov Stadium in Prague is indeed recognized as the largest stadium in the world by capacity.
The O2 Arena in Prague is the largest ice hockey arena in Europe.
Answer: False
The O2 Arena in Prague is the second-largest ice hockey arena in Europe, not the largest.
Charles University, founded in 1348, is the oldest university in Western Europe.
Answer: False
Charles University, founded in 1348, is the oldest university in Central Europe, not Western Europe.
What is the significance of the Strahov Stadium in Prague?
Answer: It is the largest stadium in the world by capacity.
The Strahov Stadium in Prague is significant for being the largest stadium in the world by capacity.
Charles University, founded in 1348, holds what distinction in Central Europe?
Answer: It is the oldest university.
Charles University, founded in 1348, holds the distinction of being the oldest university in Central Europe.
Which of the following is a prominent football club based in Prague?
Answer: SK Slavia Prague
SK Slavia Prague is a prominent football club based in Prague.