CzechiaTéma 24, úloha 7 · The Middle Ages
The chalice in the picture became the symbol of an important period in Czech history. This period is remembered by monuments in Czech towns, by books, films and even a public holiday. What is this period called?
In the exam (Czech)
Kalich na obrázku se stal symbolem jednoho významného období v české historii. Toto období připomínají pomníky v českých městech, knihy, filmy, a dokonce jeden státní svátek. Jak se toto období nazývá?
- aThe Prague Spring (Pražské jaro).Pražské jaro.
- bThe Hussite Revolution (husitská revoluce).Husitská revoluce.Correct answer
- cThe Velvet Revolution (sametová revoluce).Sametová revoluce.
- dThe Revolt of the Bohemian Estates (stavovské povstání).Stavovské povstání.
Why?
The chalice was the symbol of the Hussites, who wanted ordinary people, too, to receive wine from the chalice at Mass. The Hussite Revolution is remembered by the public holiday on 6 July, the day Master Jan Hus was burned at the stake.
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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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