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Virtual Vienna Trivia Quiz

While "sheltering in place" during the COVID-19 pandemic, my mind returned to Vienna; I had a business meeting there that coincided with a milestone birthday. Travel back with me, virtually!

A photo quiz by pusdoc. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
pusdoc

Time
5 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
401,806

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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192

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Many European cities have a large cathedral as a beloved landmark, and Vienna is no different. What is the (English) name of this church with the intricate, tiled roof? Hint

St. Vitus's Cathedral

St. Isaac's Cathedral

St. Basil's Cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral

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Question 2 of 10

2. Much of the construction that brought this palace to its present form occurred during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, in the mid-1700s. What is the name of this edifice? Hint

Sanssouci

Versailles

Schonbrunn Palace

Hofburg

3. The home of the Lipizzaner stallions, this "riding school" was named for the origins of some of the breeding stock that led to the development of the distinctive white horses. Which demonym is correct? Hint

Arabian

Turkish

Russian

Spanish

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Question 4 of 10

4. You can buy fresh fruit, seafood, artisanal vinegars, coffee and more at this market on the Wien river. Although its name is reminiscent of a Yiddish term for snacking, the origin relates to the milk bottles sold there when it first opened as a dairy market. What market is this? Hint

Markthal

Torvehallerne

Naschmarkt

Kauppatori

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Griechenbeisl is the oldest restaurant in Vienna, with records stretching back to 1447. Celebrity diners signed the ceiling and walls. Which of the following notables left their mark at this restaurant and even has a room named for him? Hint

Johann Sebastian Bach

Mark Twain

Herman Hesse

Sigmund Freud

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Question 6 of 10

6. The building here is called the Secession - it was built by a group of artists who seceded from the more conservative Association of Austrian Artists. Which influential artist, who painted memorable works such as "The Kiss" and "Judith and the Head of Holofernes" served as the group's first president? Hint

Josef Hoffman

Otto Wagner

Joseph Maria Olbrich

Gustav Klimt

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Question 7 of 10

7. Durnstein castle now lies in ruins, but is famous for having once held Richard the Lionheart prisoner. What river does it overlook? Hint

Danube

Drava

Wien

Pesnica

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Question 8 of 10

8. Vienna was originally a walled city, but as the suburbs grew, in 1857 Kaiser Franz Joseph initiated an immense urban planning project that replaced the ancient walls with a broad boulevard. Museums, the state opera, cafes, parks and galleries lined the circular route. What is the name of this famous thoroughfare? Use the Viennese term, not English.

Answer: (It's a round street)

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Question 9 of 10

9. This beautiful valley along the Danube is renowned for wine production, especially from Riesling and Gruner Veltliner grapes. What is the name of this region? Hint

Rheingau

Wachau

Douro

Mosel

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Question 10 of 10

10. This building overlooks the Danube in the town of Melk, 86 km outside Vienna. What type of edifice is it? Hint

Summer palace

Benedictine abbey

Natural history museum

University

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Many European cities have a large cathedral as a beloved landmark, and Vienna is no different. What is the (English) name of this church with the intricate, tiled roof?

Answer: St. Stephen's Cathedral

Stephansdom, or St. Stephen's Cathedral, is located on Stephanplatz. Construction of the cathedral began in 1137, and the current edifice includes both Romanesque and Gothic elements. The church was saved from destruction at the end of World War 2 when the retreating German commander ignored orders to bomb it. Stray sparks from burning buildings damaged the roof, and the building was closed for some years after the war. Hapsburg royalty are entombed within, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Costanze Weber were married there in 1782.

2. Much of the construction that brought this palace to its present form occurred during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, in the mid-1700s. What is the name of this edifice?

Answer: Schonbrunn Palace

The imperial palace for the Habsburg rulers, the grounds are extensive, with fountains, sculpture, a zoo and gardens.

Answer: Spanish

Visitors can purchase tickets to watch the horses and riders perform in the Winter Riding School - the riders wear classic Empire style uniforms. The photo is from the stables within the Hofburg in Vienna.

Answer: Naschmarkt

This outdoor market started in the 1780s as a dairy market, and was named for the milk bottles made from the wood of an ash tree - aschen, which was later corrupted to "nasch". I thought it might relate to the Yiddish "nosh"!

Answer: Mark Twain

"Beisl" denotes a traditional Viennese bistro, and the "Griechen" refers to the Greek traders who populated that sector of Vienna. Other celebrities whose signatures appear include Ludwig Beethoven, Graf Bismarck and Johnny Weismuller. The food is classic Austrian, including weiner schnitzel.

Answer: Gustav Klimt

All of the listed answers were original members of the movement. The building was designed by Olbrich, and served as an exhibit space. The movement is still housed there, although there was a schism eight years after the founding and Klimt and others left the group.

The building is very close to the Naschmarkt seen above, which may helped lend the nickname of "golden cabbage" to the building in reference to the latticed dome and the proximity to vegetables.

7. Durnstein castle now lies in ruins, but is famous for having once held Richard the Lionheart prisoner. What river does it overlook?

Answer: Danube

On his way back from the Crusades, Richard was taken hostage by Duke Leopold V of Austria. The ransom was approximately 23 tons of silver. His mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, raised the capital to have him released. The castle is perched above the town of the same name, and commands a beautiful view of the Danube.

Answer: Ringstrasse

Construction took over 50 years. Of note, the medieval walls that were removed were initially funded by the ransom paid to spring Richard the Lionheart out of Durnstein.

9. This beautiful valley along the Danube is renowned for wine production, especially from Riesling and Gruner Veltliner grapes. What is the name of this region?

Answer: Wachau

The Wachau valley extends roughly from Krems to Melk. Wine grapes have been cultivated here probably since the 1st century BC. As with many regions, infestation with phylloxera damaged the vines. The farmers planted apricots, so apricot products are almost as prevalent as wine.

10. This building overlooks the Danube in the town of Melk, 86 km outside Vienna. What type of edifice is it?

Answer: Benedictine abbey

The Melk Abbey was founded in 1089; the current abbey was build in the early 1700s. The library is said to have inspired the setting of Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose."

Source: Author pusdoc

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