Warsaw Part One

Warsaw

by Waine Evans

Multiple Choice

What is the population of Warsaw?

• 1.7 million

• 1.8 million

• 1.9 million

• 2 million

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Where does Warsaw stand?

Multiple Choice

It stands on the Vistula River __ the site of a 14th century stronghold and trading centre.

• in

• on

• at

• by

Multiple Choice

Warsaw has for centuries been a centre __ refinement and knowledge.

It’s strategic position has also made it one __ the most invaded countries in Europe.

• in

• of

• on

• by

Multiple Select

This is __ city that resonates with __ powerful spirit of reinvention, __ spirit that has been forged from __ history that has pushed it to the brink of destruction time and time again.

• a

• an

• the

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What were the history’ two most defining events.

Multiple Choice

Today’s Warsaw has been largely shaped by two of history’s most defining events, World War Two, and the closing of the Iron Curtain. But Warsaw is a survivor, and from the ashes of war and the _____ of Communism, the city has risen again.

• chains

• handcuffs

• shackles

• irons

Multiple Choice

Tributes to this heroic history are dotted throughout the city, but there is a youthful rebirth here too. With a _____ fashion scene, stylish shopping malls and edgy art installations, Warsaw has opened its arms to the world.

• growing

• expanding

• booming

• burgeoning

Multiple Choice

The _____ heart of Warsaw is its Old Town a stunning tribute to the city’s will to survive and rebuild.

• real

• genuine

• true

• authentic

Multiple Choice

This is where, in the dying days of the second world war, brave locals launched the Warsaw Uprising, one of the most heroic resistance actions ever _____ against the Nazis. In retaliation, the Nazis almost completely destroyed the city.

• saw

• seen

• see

• sees

Multiple Choice

The _____ Royal Castle, in Castle Square which served as the seat of power for Polish Kings for many centuries was one of the countless buildings that were systematically destroyed, many by dynamite. Before the detonations, however, and at enormous personal risk, museum staff and civilians managed to save a number of the castle’s treasures.

• rich

• wealthy

• luxurious

• opulent

Multiple Choice

After the war, much of the Old Town was painstakingly rebuilt using 18th century paintings as a reference. In front of the castle is King Sigismund’s Column.

Badly _____ but restored, at the end of the war, this is another symbol of the city’s resurrection.

• damaged

• destroyed

• battered

• ruined

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What statue was not destroyed by the German army?

Multiple Choice

One of the few statues not destroyed by the German army, is the nearby Syrena or mermaid statue. The symbol and protector of Warsaw, the mermaid has been on the city’s _____ of arms for centuries.

• jacket

• jumper

• coat

• hat

Multiple Choice

The Old Town is also home to some of Warsaw’s beautiful _____. Visit St Johns Cathedral and St Anne’s Church, whose interior miraculously survived the war.

• cathedrals

• chapels

• churches

• worships

Multiple Choice

From the tower at the top of the stone stairs, the Warsaw skyline spreads out before you. On the _____ side of the Old Town Square is the Warsaw Museum, a keeping place of the city’s dramatic stories.

• western

• eastern

• southern

• northern

Multiple Choice

Put the sentences back into the correct order you heard them

• During the occupation, education was mostly outlawed, but an underground “secret university” emerged.

• Their fate was shared by millions of Poles during the Second World War and Warsaw has a number of powerful monuments honouring the nation’s loss.

• Visit the beautiful Warsaw University which served as military barracks for the German army.

• More than 3,000 students continued their lessons throughout the occupation in homes around the city, but many paid the ultimate price.

Multiple Choice

Put the sentences back into the correct order you heard them.

• During the occupation, education was mostly outlawed, but an underground “secret university” emerged.

• Their fate was shared by millions of Poles during the Second World War and Warsaw has a number of powerful monuments honouring the nation’s loss.

• Visit the beautiful Warsaw University which served as military barracks for the German army.

• More than 3,000 students continued their lessons throughout the occupation in homes around the city, but many paid the ultimate price.

Multiple Choice

Put the sentences back into the correct order you heard them.

• During the occupation, education was mostly outlawed, but an underground “secret university” emerged.

• Their fate was shared by millions of Poles during the Second World War and Warsaw has a number of powerful monuments honouring the nation’s loss.

• Visit the beautiful Warsaw University which served as military barracks for the German army.

• More than 3,000 students continued their lessons throughout the occupation in homes around the city, but many paid the ultimate price.

Multiple Choice

Put the sentences back into the correct order you heard them.

• During the occupation, education was mostly outlawed, but an underground “secret university” emerged.

• Their fate was shared by millions of Poles during the Second World War and Warsaw has a number of powerful monuments honouring the nation’s loss.

• Visit the beautiful Warsaw University which served as military barracks for the German army.

• More than 3,000 students continued their lessons throughout the occupation in homes around the city, but many paid the ultimate price.