- 1. Vienna, the capital city of Austria, is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Home to classical music legends such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss, the city boasts world-class concert halls and opera houses. Visitors can marvel at the imperial palaces and gardens, explore the charming old town with its narrow cobblestone streets, or indulge in the famous Viennese coffee culture. With a mix of old-world charm and modern sophistication, Vienna truly offers something for everyone.
What is the population of Vienna?
A) 1.9 million
B) 2.5 million
C) 1 million
D) 3 million
- 2. Which river flows through Vienna?
A) Seine
B) Danube
C) Thames
D) Rhine
- 3. What famous composer was born in Vienna?
A) Tchaikovsky
B) Beethoven
C) Mozart
D) Bach
- 4. Which palace in Vienna is the residence of the President of Austria?
A) Schönbrunn
B) Belvedere
C) Hofburg
D) Albertina
- 5. Which Viennese coffee house is the oldest in the city?
A) Café Landtmann
B) Café Sperl
C) Café Central
D) Café Frauenhuber
- 6. Which architectural style dominates the historic city center of Vienna?
A) Baroque
B) Art Nouveau
C) Renaissance
D) Gothic
- 7. Which famous psychoanalyst lived and worked in Vienna?
A) Erich Fromm
B) Carl Jung
C) Alfred Adler
D) Sigmund Freud
- 8. Which famous painter spent a significant part of his life in Vienna?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Gustav Klimt
C) Vincent van Gogh
D) Leonardo da Vinci
- 9. Which palace in Vienna served as the summer residence of the Habsburgs?
A) Hofburg
B) Prinz Eugen Palace
C) Belvedere Palace
D) Schönbrunn Palace
- 10. Which famous Viennese chocolate cake is a traditional delicacy?
A) Kaiserschmarrn
B) Linzer Torte
C) Sachertorte
D) Apfelstrudel
- 11. Which composer is known for the 'Blue Danube' waltz inspired by Vienna's river?
A) Ludwig van Beethoven
B) Franz Schubert
C) Anton Bruckner
D) Johann Strauss II
- 12. Which famous movie starring Orson Welles was partially filmed in Vienna?
A) Casablanca
B) The Third Man
C) Psycho
D) Citizen Kane
- 13. In which park is the famous Vienna State Opera located?
A) Prater
B) Burggarten
C) Volksgarten
D) Stadtpark
- 14. Which famous museum in Vienna houses Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss'?
A) Kunsthistorisches Museum
B) Leopold Museum
C) Albertina
D) Belvedere
- 15. Which famous operetta composed by Johann Strauss II is set in Vienna?
A) Die Fledermaus
B) Carmen
C) The Magic Flute
D) La Traviata
- 16. Which historical event in Vienna ended the Ottoman siege of the city in 1683?
A) Battle of Vienna
B) Anschluss
C) Vienna Uprising
D) March Revolution
- 17. Which Austrian architect designed the famous Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna?
A) Friedensreich Hundertwasser
B) Josef Hoffmann
C) Otto Wagner
D) Adolf Loos
- 18. Which historical figure's tomb can be found in the Kapuzinergruft in Vienna?
A) Maximilian I
B) Maria Theresa
C) Empress Elisabeth
D) Franz Joseph I
- 19. What landmark is situated at the center of Vienna?
A) Vienna State Opera
B) Hofburg Palace
C) Belvedere Palace
D) St. Stephen's Cathedral
- 20. What is the name of the famous Ferris wheel in Vienna?
A) Riesenrad
B) Vienna Wheel
C) Prater Tower
D) Giant Ferris Wheel
- 21. What is the traditional Viennese dish consisting of veal, mushrooms, cream, and a lemon slice called?
A) Gulasch
B) Wiener Schnitzel
C) Apfelstrudel
D) Tafelspitz
- 22. In which district of Vienna can you find the Prater amusement park?
A) Landstraße
B) Alsergrund
C) Wieden
D) Leopoldstadt
- 23. Which Austrian architect designed many modernist buildings in Vienna, including the Secession building?
A) Otto Wagner
B) Adolf Loos
C) Josef Hoffmann
D) Friedensreich Hundertwasser
- 24. Which famous composer frequented Café Hawelka in Vienna?
A) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
B) Franz Schubert
C) Johannes Brahms
D) Anton Bruckner
- 25. What is the name of the Vienna Opera Ball that is held annually?
A) Wiener Opernball
B) Wiener Ballnacht
C) Hofburg Opernball
D) Kaiserlicher Opernball
- 26. In which district of Vienna is the Hundertwasserhaus located?
A) Landstraße
B) Neubau
C) Innere Stadt
D) Wieden
- 27. What is the name of the Vienna State Opera House in German?
A) Hofburg Oper
B) Staatsoper Wien
C) Opernhaus Wien
D) Wiener Staatsoper
- 28. What is the name of the famous Vienna Boys' Choir in German?
A) Wiener Sängerknaben
B) Wiener Knabenchor
C) Wiener Kinderchor
D) Wiener Jugendchor
- 29. What is the name of the amusement park in Vienna that features roller coasters and other thrill rides?
A) Prater
B) Schönbrunn Park
C) Augarten
D) Stadtpark
- 30. What is the traditional Viennese pastry made of thin layers of dough, filled with various flavors?
A) Sachertorte
B) Kaiserschmarrn
C) Strudel
D) Apfelstudel
- 31. Which musical genre is celebrated annually in Vienna during the 'Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert'?
A) Rock
B) Jazz
C) Hip Hop
D) Classical Music
- 32. Which famous art museum is located in Vienna's Museumsquartier?
A) Kunsthistorisches Museum
B) Belvedere Gallery
C) Leopold Museum
D) Albertina
- 33. What is the name of the main train station in Vienna?
A) Wien Floridsdorf
B) Wien Westbahnhof
C) Wien Hauptbahnhof
D) Wien Meidling
- 34. Which district is home to the famous Naschmarkt, Vienna's largest open-air market?
A) Favoriten
B) Josefstadt
C) Alsergrund
D) Wieden
- 35. What was the name of the royal family that ruled Austria from the 16th to the early 20th century?
A) Wittelsbach
B) Habsburg
C) Romanov
D) Bourbon
- 36. What is the official language spoken in Vienna?
A) English
B) French
C) German
D) Italian
- 37. What is the traditional Viennese coffee house known as?
A) Tim Hortons
B) Starbucks
C) Kaffeehaus
D) Costa Coffee
- 38. Where are the famous Lipizzaner horses trained in Vienna?
A) French Equestrian Center
B) Spanish Riding School
C) Russian Horse Institute
D) English Riding Academy
- 39. What is the name of the famous concert hall in Vienna where the Vienna Philharmonic performs its New Year's Concert?
A) Berlin Philharmonic
B) Carnegie Hall
C) Musikverein
D) Royal Albert Hall
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