1st January is the day of Independence of Slovakia who has had a very rich and diverse history. Earlier quiz on independence day of Australia which also falls on 1st January was posted. Its people arrived from the east and settled in this terrain, the peoples we now refer to as the Slavic people. They all share a common ancestor and still share many things today, not least the language and the colours of the flag. Indeed, Slovakia takes its very name from the people that settled there. This is the backdrop to Slovakia’s somewhat turbulent history.
These peoples then went on to become a part of the Holy Roman Empire – a primarily Germanic and Slavic federal system operating until the early nineteenth century. After the Holy Roman Empire’s decline, two new principal states set up power, that of Prussia and Austria-Hungary. The latter encompassed the regions of Slovakia and the Czech Republic, what would later be known Czechoslovakia.
Czechoslovakia itself was split during Nazi occupation and rejoined after the Nazi’s had been defeated. However, a new threat to its stability erupted with that of Communism and remaining under the flank of Soviet rule. A strict authoritarianism existed under this Communist state and it would only be in the late 1980’s when mass protests emerged for independence of the Czech Republic and that of Slovakia.
This was achieved on the 1st January 1993. Since then, Slovakia has become an emergent force in European affairs with an active and growing economy. It has since joined the European Union and later adopted the Euro as its official currency. This quiz takes a look at all of these effects which caused independence as well as those which resulted from independence. This also takes into consideration the linguistic and cultural renewals which took place post-independence.
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Question 1 of 9
1. Question
Holika was
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Holika, King Hiranyakashipu’s sister was burned to death when she tricked Prince Prahlad into stepping into a pyre of fire. This incident marked the victory of good over evil.
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Holika, King Hiranyakashipu’s sister was burned to death when she tricked Prince Prahlad into stepping into a pyre of fire. This incident marked the victory of good over evil.
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Question 2 of 9
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Holi marks the beginnig of which season?
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In most places Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring season.
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In most places Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring season.
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Question 3 of 9
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What does the festival of colours signify?
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The festival of colours signify that it is time to bury the old hachet and make a new beginning. Also, it is a festival wherein people of all castes and creed regardless of their status come together to celebrate.
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The festival of colours signify that it is time to bury the old hachet and make a new beginning. Also, it is a festival wherein people of all castes and creed regardless of their status come together to celebrate.
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Question 4 of 9
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Why is Holi called ‘festival of love’?
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Krishna was always worried that owing to his dark complexion, fair complexioned Radha would reject him. Therefore, Yashoda gave him colours and asked him to smear it on Radha.
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Krishna was always worried that owing to his dark complexion, fair complexioned Radha would reject him. Therefore, Yashoda gave him colours and asked him to smear it on Radha.
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Holi falls on
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Holi falls on full moon day- Phalguna Purnima.
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Holi falls on full moon day- Phalguna Purnima.
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Holika dahan is
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Holika dahan is carried out on the eve of Holi and the next day is celebrated as Rangpanchami. In some parts of India, Rangpanchami lasts for 15 days celebrating the love of Krishna and Radha.
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Holika dahan is carried out on the eve of Holi and the next day is celebrated as Rangpanchami. In some parts of India, Rangpanchami lasts for 15 days celebrating the love of Krishna and Radha.
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Question 7 of 9
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Who started Ganga Mela?
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Freedom fighters started Ganga mela during their fight against the British. The fair was held along various banks of River Ganga.
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Freedom fighters started Ganga mela during their fight against the British. The fair was held along various banks of River Ganga.
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Question 8 of 9
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Holi is called Phaguwa in which language?
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It is called Phaguwa in Bhojpuri local dialect.
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It is called Phaguwa in Bhojpuri local dialect.
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Question 9 of 9
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In ‘dol purnima’ who is placed on palanquin?
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Both Radha and Krishna are placed on a decorated palanquin and taken out on a procession in ‘dol jatra’ in West Bengal.
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Both Radha and Krishna are placed on a decorated palanquin and taken out on a procession in ‘dol jatra’ in West Bengal.
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