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Questions
- What is the currency of Hungary? Tip: It is not the Euro.
- What is the proper name of Hungary's language? This name can also be used to refer to the Hungarian people.
- True or false? Hungary is a landlocked country.
- Budapest was created when three cities merged in 1873. Obuda was one of the cities, can you name the other two?
- What is known as Dunaj in Slovakian and Duna in Hungarian?
- What is generally regarded as Hungary's national dish?
- Previously holding the office from 1998 to 2002, who became prime minister of Hungary in 2010?
- Which famous Hungarian was born Erich Weisz on March 24, 1874?
- Which Hungarian-American politician and newspaper publisher played an important role in getting the Statue of Liberty erected in New York City?
- In which year was the Hungarian Revolution to resist being a part of the communist bloc?
- What is the population of Hungary: (a) 9.7 million, (b) 19.7 million, or (c) 29.7 million?
- What spice is Hungary known for? It is integral to many famous Hungarian dishes.
- Tokaj is a historical town most famous for it's association with which product?
- The "H" in the name of Hungary is most likely derived from historical associations with which nomadic people?
- Which popular Hungarian composer is famous for his Hungarian Rhapsodies?
- What did a Hungarian professor of architecture invent in 1974 which became one of the most recognized icons in popular culture?
Answers
- The forint
- Magyar
- True. It is landlocked.
- Buda, and Pest
- The Danube river
- Goulash
- Viktor Orban
- Harry Houdini
- Joseph Pulitzer
- 1956
- (a) 9.7 million
- Paprika
- Wine
- The Huns
- Franz Liszt
- Rubik's Cube