Refugees flee Hungary as Soviet tanks invade from Romania in 1956

On November 4th, Soviet tanks invaded Hungary, crushing the resistance and causing a massive refugee crisis. Thousands of Hungarians fled to Austria, with over 150,000 successfully crossing the border. However, many lost their lives in the attempt, highlighting the tragic end of the Hungarian revolt.

On what date did the Soviet military intervention in Hungary begin?

• November 4th

• November 15th

• December 1st

• October 23rd

Which border did the Soviet tank divisions cross to enter Hungary?

• Yugoslavian

• Czechoslovakian

• Austrian

• Romanian

What was the immediate consequence of the Soviet attack on the freedom fighters?

• The Soviet forces retreated

• The freedom fighters won

• A massive refugee crisis ensued

• A peace treaty was signed

Where did the Hungarian refugees primarily flee to during the crisis?

• Austria

• Germany

• Italy

• France

Approximately how many Hungarian nationals successfully crossed the border to freedom?

• 150,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 200,000