Quiz about Poland

Name the capital of Poland

• Gdansk

• Krakow

• Warsaw

• Poznan

Answer explanation

Mariusz Pudzianowski is a five time winner of which title??

• World's Strongest Man
• Strongman of the Year
• Ultimate Strength Champion
• World's Toughest Competitor

Answer explanation

He also did some MMA fighting

What did Lech Walesa won in 1983?

• Nobel Peace Prize
• Nobel Physics Prize
• Nobel Economics Prize
• Nobel Literature Prize

Answer explanation

Lech Wałęsa, co-founder and leader of Poland's Solidarity movement, was awarded the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for free trade unions and human rights behind the Iron Curtain

Which Polish-British writer wrote Nostromo?

• Joseph Conrad
• D.H. Lawrence
• George Orwell
• Henry James

Answer explanation

A complex political novel set in the fictional South American Republic of Costaguana, focusing on the corrupting influence of silver from the San Tomé mine on the town of Sulaco. The story follows "Nostromo"—the trusted, heroic Italian leader of the dockworkers—who is tasked with securing a massive silver shipment during a revolution.

Which astronomer first formulated a model of the universe that placed the sun in its centre?

• Galileo Galilei
• Tycho Brahe
• Johannes Kepler
• Nicolaus Copernicus

What chemical element is named after Poland?

• Argon
• Bismuth
• Lithium
• Polonium

Answer explanation

Polonium (atomic number 84, symbol Po) is an extremely rare, highly radioactive, and toxic metal discovered by Marie Sklodowska Curie and Pierre Curie in 1898.

What is the most popular Polish dish?

• gołąbki
• żurek
• bigos
• pierogi

Answer explanation

There are many different types of pierogi in Polish cuisine.

How do you say Hello in Polish?

• Czescik
• Cześć
• Witaj
• Hejka

What does "Imieniny" means?

• Name day in Polish culture.
• Birthday celebration in Poland.
• Polish holiday for friends.
• Traditional Polish dish.

Answer explanation

Imieniny, or name day, is a popular tradition in Poland and other countries, where individuals celebrate the feast day of their patron saint. It is often considered as important as a birthday

What instrument is Frederic Chopin famous for?

• Guitar
• Piano
• Violin
• Flute