CzechiaTéma 24, úloha 5 · The Middle Ages

Two public holidays are celebrated in the Czech Republic at the beginning of July. 5 July commemorates the arrival of the brothers Cyril and Methodius in Great Moravia. Why did Cyril and Methodius come to Moravia?

In the exam (Czech)

Na začátku července se slaví v České republice dva státní svátky. 5. červenec připomíná příchod bratrů Cyrila a Metoděje na Velkou Moravu. Proč na Moravu Cyril a Metoděj přišli?

  1. aTo plant vineyards.Založit vinice.
  2. bTo spread Christianity.Šířit křesťanství.Correct answer
  3. cTo found the Czech state.Založit český stát.
  4. dTo unite Bohemia and Moravia.Sjednotit Čechy a Moravu.

Why?

The brothers Cyril and Methodius came to Great Moravia in 863 at the invitation of Prince Rastislav, to spread Christianity in a Slavic language. That is why they are called the apostles to the Slavs.

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Source

Questions and correct answers: Databanka testových úloh z českých reálií (databank of test items on Czech realities), 10th edition, updated 5 January 2026, © Národní pedagogický institut České republiky (NPI ČR). The English translation and the explanations are ours, written with the help of AI; in the exam the questions are in Czech. The source of each picture is given with it. We are not affiliated with NPI ČR or with the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University (ÚJOP UK).

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