Slovakia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Slovakia with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The Slovak Republic since 1993, its Constitution, the National Council and key public holidays.
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What is the capital of Slovakia?
Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital and largest city of Slovakia, and the seat of the National Council and the Government.
What is the name of the Slovak parliament?
National Council of the Slovak Republic
The National Council of the Slovak Republic (Národná rada) is Slovakia's single-chamber parliament.
How many members does the National Council of the Slovak Republic have?
150
The National Council has 150 members, elected for a four-year term.
On which date did the independent Slovak Republic come into being?
1 January 1993
Czechoslovakia peacefully split on 1 January 1993, creating the independent Slovak Republic. The day is a state holiday.
Which date is celebrated as Constitution Day in Slovakia?
1 September
The Constitution of the Slovak Republic was adopted on 1 September 1992, now marked as Constitution Day.
History 5 questions
From Great Moravia and the Slovak national revival to the 1944 uprising, the Velvet Revolution and the euro.
In which year did Saints Cyril and Methodius arrive in Great Moravia?
863
The Byzantine missionaries Cyril and Methodius arrived in Great Moravia in 863, bringing Slavic-language liturgy and writing.
Who led the codification of standard Slovak in the 1840s?
Ľudovít Štúr
In 1843 Ľudovít Štúr and his colleagues chose the central Slovak dialect as the basis of the standard Slovak language.
Which event of 1944 is commemorated in Slovakia on 29 August?
The Slovak National Uprising
The Slovak National Uprising began on 29 August 1944 as armed resistance against Nazi Germany and its allies.
Which 1989 movement ended communist rule in Czechoslovakia?
The Velvet Revolution
The Velvet Revolution began on 17 November 1989 and peacefully ended communist rule in Czechoslovakia.
In which year did Slovakia adopt the euro?
2009
Slovakia joined the EU in 2004 and adopted the euro on 1 January 2009, replacing the Slovak koruna.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Tatras and the Danube, Spiš Castle, the coat of arms with the double cross and the anthem.
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What is the highest peak in Slovakia?
Gerlachovský štít
Gerlachovský štít in the High Tatras is the highest peak in Slovakia, at about 2,655 metres.
What is shown on the Slovak coat of arms?
A white double cross on three blue hills
Slovakia's coat of arms shows a silver (white) double cross on three blue hills on a red shield. It also appears on the flag.
Which major river flows through Bratislava?
Danube
The Danube flows through Bratislava. The Váh is the longest river flowing mainly within Slovakia, but it does not pass through the capital.
What is the title of Slovakia’s national anthem?
Nad Tatrou sa blýska
"Nad Tatrou sa blýska" ("Lightning over the Tatras") is the national anthem of Slovakia.
Which castle in eastern Slovakia is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Spiš Castle
Spiš Castle, one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe, is part of the UNESCO site of Levoča, Spiš Castle and related monuments.
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