Case Study: The Polish Language as an Indicator of Identity (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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In which century did the partitions of Poland occur?
In which century did the partitions of Poland occur?
Eighteenth century
What percentage of Polish schools did Nazi forces close in occupied territories?
What percentage of Polish schools did Nazi forces close in occupied territories?
Over 93%
Until which year did Poland remain under communist rule following World War II?
Until which year did Poland remain under communist rule following World War II?
1989
In which year did Poland join the European Union?
In which year did Poland join the European Union?
2004
How many Polish citizens died during the Nazi occupation?
How many Polish citizens died during the Nazi occupation?
Approx. 6 million
What percentage of Warsaw was destroyed by the end of World War II?
What percentage of Warsaw was destroyed by the end of World War II?
Around 85%
What is Poland's ranking by population amongst EU member states?
What is Poland's ranking by population amongst EU member states?
Sixth most populous
What percentage of Polish people support their country's EU membership?
What percentage of Polish people support their country's EU membership?
Approx. 91%
What were clandestine schools during foreign occupation?
What were clandestine schools during foreign occupation?
Secret Polish language education
Which countries have particularly large Polish diaspora populations?
Which countries have particularly large Polish diaspora populations?
USA, Canada, UK
What status did Polish gain when Poland joined the EU?
What status did Polish gain when Poland joined the EU?
Official language of the EU
Who stated that 'The Polish nation is not worthy to be called a cultured nation'?
Who stated that 'The Polish nation is not worthy to be called a cultured nation'?
Joseph Goebbels