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History of Hungary Quiz

Can you answer these questions about the history of Hungary?
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What empire was Hungary part of - which dissolved in 1918?
Austria-Hungary
What is the most famous invention of Ernő Rubik?
Rubik's Cube
What hedge fund manager has frequently been blamed for all the world's ills?
George Soros
Theodor Herzl is considered "father" of the modern version of what "ism"?
Zionism
What empire conquered Hungary entirely in 1541?
Ottoman Empire
What well-known piano virtuoso composed "Hungarian Rhapsody"?
Franz Liszt
What German composer composed the "Hungarian Dance"?
Johannes Brahms
What country did Hungary revolt against in 1956?
Soviet Union
What Prime Minister since 2010, has been accused of undermining democracy?
Viktor Orbán
The dismantling of the electric fence along Hungary's border with Austria in 1989 was
the first fissure of what fictional boundry?
Iron Curtain
What Hungarian-American Hollywood actress has famously married 9-times?
Zsa Zsa Gabor
After what European city has Hungary's currency, Florint, been named after?
Florence
Who has scored the most goals for Hungary national football team?
Ferenc Puskás
What event has Hungary bid for six times, but has failed to win any
of them - more any other country?
Summer Olympics
What 16th century serial killer has been labeled as the most prolific female murderer?
Elizabeth Báthory
What two countries did Hungary lose to in the 1938 and 1954 FIFA World Cup finals?
Italy / West Germany
What Hungarian-American mathematician is considered to be one of the
most intelligent people of all-time?
John von Neumann
What team sport has Hungary dominated at the Summer Olympics since the 1950s?
Water Polo
What Hungarian-born escape artist grew up in Wisconsin?
Harry Houdini
Who is considered to be the first king of Hungary?
Stephen I
2 Comments
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Level 54
Oct 22, 2020
Yes, this is a much better choice than Ukraine, because it has history from at least 1400
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Level 62
Oct 2, 2024
Nice quiz! A minor correction: the currency is called "forint", not "florint".