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Last Updated: Monday, 26 April, 2004, 07:38 GMT 08:38 UK
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EU enlargement quiz: Slovakia
This is the ninth in a series of 10 quizzes on the 10 countries joining the EU on 1 May.

Slovakia is one of the youngest states in Europe. Test your knowledge about the country with this interactive quiz.

Question 1
The parents of which artist were from Slovakia?
A: David Hockney
B: Andy Warhol
C: Roy Lichtenstein
Question 2
Which of the following inventions were NOT credited to Slovaks?
A: The parachute
B: The camera zoom lens
C: The wireless telegraph
D: Magnetic tape recording
Question 3
How is the split of Czechoslovakia in 1993 generally referred to?
A: The Slovak separation
B: The Slav Divorce
C: The Velvet Divorce
Question 4
Bratislava has been a capital before, but of a different country. Which?
A: Czechoslovakia
B: Hungary
C: Wallachia
Question 5
Who created the first Slovakia?
A: Napoleon Bonaparte
B: Vladimir Meciar
C: Adolf Hitler
Question 6
Place in order of size these ethnic minorities of Slovakia.
A: Roma (Gypsy), Czech, Hungarian
B: Czech, Roma (Gypsy), Hungarian
C: Hungarian, Roma (Gypsy), Czech
Question 7
Which of the following sportswomen is Slovak-born?
A: Martina Navratilova
B: Martina Hingis
C: Jelena Dokic
Question 8
Slovakia is about twice the size of which US state?
A: Indiana
B: Florida
C: Vermont
Question 9
Which country came into being in the same year as Slovakia?
A: Eritrea
B: Bosnia-Hercegovina
C: East Timor
Question 10
What is the traditional Christmas roast in Slovakia?
A: Turkey
B: Goose
C: Carp

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