Test on Slovak Culture and General Knowledge

Question 1: Folklore festivals in Slovakia are typically held in places such as Košice, Poprad, and Prešov.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that popular folklore festivals take place in Detva, Terchová, and Východná, and elsewhere, but do not mention Košice, Poprad, or Prešov as specific locations for these events.

Question 2: According to the study materials, which of the following Slovak ice hockey players are mentioned as playing in the NHL (National Hockey League)?

A. Zdeno Chára

B. Peter Sagan

C. Tomáš Tatar

D. Erik Černák

Explanation: The study materials list Zdeno Chára, Tomáš Tatar, and Erik Černák as ice hockey players from Slovakia who play in the NHL. Peter Sagan is mentioned as a professional road racing cyclist.

Question 3: Spending some time with friends is essential if one wants to keep long-term relationships.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that if we want to keep our friends, we should 'Spend some time with them', indicating its importance for maintaining long-term relationships.

Question 4: Based on the study materials, which of the following is a characteristic of an informal relationship?

A. It is typically found among people at work or school.

B. It is deep and open.

C. It is primarily characterized by requiring respect and politeness, but not necessarily deep openness.

D. It requires friends to always agree and never have conflicts.

Explanation: The study materials state that an informal relationship 'is deep and open'. It also specifies that informal relationships are 'among friends, parents, married couples, children and so on', not primarily among people at work or school. Formal relationships require respect and politeness and are not very deep and open. The materials mention that friends 'talk/discuss when there is a conflict', indicating conflicts can occur.

Question 5: The electric bulb was an important invention in the 19th century.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly list the electric bulb as an important invention of the 19th century.