Poland - Excel and Elevate Quiz

Where in the world is the largest statue of Jesus?

• Vũng Tàu, Vietnam

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

• Swiebodzin, Poland

• Cochabamba, Bolivia

Answer explanation

Rio de Janeiro statue measures 30 m, whereas statue in Świebodzin is 33 m in height. It remains the tallest Jesus statue in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records

Which of below animals inhabits Poland?

• Polar bear

• European Bison

• Tiger

• Rattlesnake

Answer explanation

The European bison is the heaviest wild land animal in Europe

How many Noble prizes did Marie Skłodowska Curie win?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

With Henri Becquerel and her husband, Pierre Curie, she was awarded the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics (for extracting two previously unknown elements, named polonium and radium). She was the sole winner of the 1911 Nobel Prize for Chemistry (isolation of pure Radium). She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and she is the only woman to win the award in two different fields.

Which of these countries does not share a border with Poland?

• Germany

• Ukraine

• Hungary

• Slovakia

Who was Karol Wojtyła?

• Famous writer

• The Pope

• An Actor

• A President

Answer explanation

John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in the 16th century and the second-longest-serving pope in modern history

What is considered rude in Poland?

• Wearing a hat indoors

• Kissing woman's hand

• Rejecting food offer when you are a guest in someone's house

• Mistreating business cards

What is the longest river in Poland?

• Bug

• Oder

• Warta

• Vistula

Answer explanation

Vistula is 1047 km long. The river is often associated with Polish culture, history and national identity. It is the country's most important waterway and natural symbol, and the term "Vistula Land" (Polish: kraj nad Wisłą) can be synonymous with Poland

Which of below dish is NOT polish?

• Meat pancakes

• Hunter's stew

• Dumplings

• Cabbage Rolls

Which of the below is a Polish invention?

• Dishwasher

• Bulletproof Vest

• The Internal Combustion Engine

• Coffee grinder

Answer explanation

The bulletproof vest was invented by Kazimierz Żegleń in 1893

Which of below big sporting events was held in Poland

• Football European Cup 2012

• Winter Olympics 1994

• Football World Cup 2006

• Volleyball World Championship 2010

Answer explanation

The final tournament, held between 8 June and 1 July 2012, was co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine (both first time hosts), and was won by Spain, who beat Italy 4–0 in the final