Austria Cultural Quiz

Which museum in Vienna, Austria, is mentioned as a leader and guardian of sublime achievements in various cultural fields?

• Belvedere Museum

• Leopold Museum

• Kunsthistorisches Museum

• Albertina Museum

What aspects of culture are mentioned as being part of the mainstream of Germanic culture shared with Germany and Switzerland?

• Music and dance

• Music, theatre, literature, architecture, medicine, and science

• Art and political science

• Culinary arts and fashion

During whose reign did the Habsburg dynasty's tradition of patronage of the arts carry over to the modern republic of today?

• Maximilian I

• Maria Theresa

• Francis Joseph

• None of the above

Which architectural style is mentioned as quintessentially Austrian, influenced by the works of Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach?

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Rococo

• Romanesque

What is the origin of Austrian theatre as mentioned in the text?

• Modernist movements

• Late medieval religious drama

• Classical Greek theatre

• Renaissance public performances

What event in 1989 contributed to the globalization and international competition in Austria?

• Fall of the Berlin Wall

• Opening of the Iron Curtain

• Signing of the Schengen Agreement

• Establishment of the European Union

Which year did Austria join the European Union?

• 1989

• 1992

• 1995

• 2000

What is a common aspect of daily life in Austria, especially in small towns and rural areas?

• High fashion events

• Participation in local theatre

• Membership in local organizations

• Frequent international travel

Which traditional Austrian costume is commonly worn?

• Kimono

• Sari

• Loden coats

• Tuxedo

What is the purpose of the Glöcklerlauf festival in Austria?

• To celebrate the start of the new year

• To drive away the evil spirits of winter

• To welcome the spring season

• To mark the end of the harvest season