Dive into this exciting quiz and test your knowledge about Hungary! From its rich history and culture to unique facts and figures, see how much you really know about this fascinating country.
1. Who was known to be the author of Gesta Hungarorum?
Anonymus
Fülöp Zsombor
István Lackfi
Sámuel Abul
2. Which famous Hungarian king was known for his Renaissance court?
Louis the Great
Stephen I
Matthias Corvinus
Árpád
3. What is the significance of the year 896 A.D. in Hungarian history?
Buda recaptured
Christianity adopted
Hungarian tribes settled
Habsburg rule began
4. Which European empire did Hungary become part of in the late 19th century?
Byzantine Empire
Austro-Hungarian
Ottoman Empire
Roman Empire
5. Which language family does Hungarian belong to?
Turkic
Romance
Slavic
Uralic
6. What ingredient is a staple in Hungarian cuisine, particularly in goulash?
Coriander
Cumin
Thyme
Paprika
7. Which Hungarian city is renowned for its thermal baths and spa culture?
Eger
Budapest
Szeged
Hévíz
8. What is the traditional Hungarian dance that involves energetic movements and colorful costumes?
Fandango
Tango
Csárdás
Polka
9. Which prominent Hungarian invented the Rubik's Cube?
László Bíró
John von Neumann
Ernő Rubik
Albert Szent-Györgyi
10. Who led the Hungarian tribes during their settlement of the Carpathian Basin?
Géza
Árpád
Stephen I
Béla IV
11. Which geographic description fits Hungary best?
Land-locked
Mountainous
Highland
Peninsular
12. Which significant event in 1956 marked Hungary's resistance against Soviet rule?