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Quiz about Amazing Austria
Quiz about Amazing Austria

Amazing Austria Trivia Quiz


Just how much do you know about the beautiful alpine country of Austria, located in the heart of Europe?

A multiple-choice quiz by aaronjunior. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
aaronjunior
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
343,010
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
469
Last 3 plays: Guest 188 (8/10), Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 125 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these political leaders was born in Austria? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is regarded as one of Austria's most famous sons? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. If you wanted to have a good time at a large amusement park in Austria, which also features a giant Ferris Wheel that has featured in many Hollywood movies, what city would you need to travel to? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. An engineering firm from which country built the giant Ferris Wheel known as the "Riesenrad" between 1896-97? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One of the largest medieval castles in Europe and a very popular tourist attraction in Austria is the High Salzburg Fortress, located in the city of Salzburg. By which name is the castle known in Austria? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which large river flows through Austria and is also its longest river? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I'm hungry! If I wanted a crisp savoury pastry to eat with my coffee in the morning, what typical Austrian food would I buy? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is or are Austria's official language or languages? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Austria has a number of great wine growing areas. Speaking of wine, what is the word Austrians use for wine? Watch your spelling! Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Roughly how much of Austria's land area can be considered to be mountainous? Hint



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Mar 26 2024 : Guest 188: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these political leaders was born in Austria?

Answer: Hitler

Adolf Hitler was born on 20 April 1889 in Braunau am Inn, in the province of Upper Austria.
2. Which of the following is regarded as one of Austria's most famous sons?

Answer: Arnold Schwarzenegger

The famous actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, Austria on July 30, 1947. Thal is located close to Graz, which is the provincial capital of Styria.
3. If you wanted to have a good time at a large amusement park in Austria, which also features a giant Ferris Wheel that has featured in many Hollywood movies, what city would you need to travel to?

Answer: Vienna

The giant Ferris Wheel located in Vienna is known as the 'Riesenrad.' It has featured in many movies including 'The Third Man' and offers great views of Austria's capital, Vienna.
4. An engineering firm from which country built the giant Ferris Wheel known as the "Riesenrad" between 1896-97?

Answer: England

An English engineering firm by the name of Walter Basset built the giant Ferris Wheel. Other Ferris Wheels were built around the same time in such diverse places as Chicago and London, although these have long since been demolished.
5. One of the largest medieval castles in Europe and a very popular tourist attraction in Austria is the High Salzburg Fortress, located in the city of Salzburg. By which name is the castle known in Austria?

Answer: Festung Hohensalzburg

Hohensalzburg was built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard and was greatly expanded by Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach from 1495 to 1519.
6. Which large river flows through Austria and is also its longest river?

Answer: Danube

The Danube is Austria's longest river. The Danube flows 217 miles (350 kilometers) through Austria, and it is possible to visit many beautiful Austrian cities and towns by means of a river cruise along it.
7. I'm hungry! If I wanted a crisp savoury pastry to eat with my coffee in the morning, what typical Austrian food would I buy?

Answer: Mohnflesserl

A Mohnflesserl is a traditional Austrian savoury pastry (Gebäck) in the form of a braided bun. It is made from white bread dough and is sprinkled with poppy-seeds and salt. It tastes divine.
8. What is or are Austria's official language or languages?

Answer: German

Austria's official language is German. Many Austrians speak German in their local dialect. Austrian is not a recognized language.
9. Austria has a number of great wine growing areas. Speaking of wine, what is the word Austrians use for wine? Watch your spelling!

Answer: wein

Archaeologists have found evidence of grape growing in Austria, dating back some 4000 years. Wein is the German word for wine, while Wien is the German for Vienna.
10. Roughly how much of Austria's land area can be considered to be mountainous?

Answer: Two thirds

Since it's located in the Alps, some 62% of Austria's total area is considered to be mountainous. This makes for spectacular winter fun but also wonderful sightseeing in the warmer months.
Source: Author aaronjunior

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