Food
What is the name of Vienna’s famous breaded meat dish?
Wiener Schnitzel
What is the name of the big palace with pretty gardens that used to be home to emperors in summer?
Schönbrunn
Who was the powerful empress who ruled Austria and had 16 children?
Maria Theresia
The tourists stopped to take photos in front of the famous __________ of the emperor.
statue
This fluffy shredded pancake is typically served with powdered sugar and a compote made from this purple fruit.
plum/s
What tall church stands in the middle of the city?
St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom)
What empire ruled Vienna for hundreds of years?
The Habsburg Empire
Children splash their hands in the cool water of the __________ and tourists often throw coins into it and make a wish.
fountain
These traditional Austrian dumplings are filled with this juicy orange fruit, especially popular in summer.
apricot/s
What heroic figure is shown in statues outside the Hofburg, fighting lions and other creatures?
Hercules
In the 1600s, what disease caused many people in Vienna to get sick and die, leading to the building of plague columns?
The plague
When too many cars are on the road and everything slows down or stops, it's called a...?
traffic jam
What spice is usually used for the apple filling in a traditional apple strudel?
cinnamon
The Hofburg Palace is still used today by the Austrian ....
president
In 1683, Vienna was attacked by a huge army from which empire?
The Ottoman Empire (or the Turks)
A __________ has the right of way at a zebra crossing.
pedestrian
The famous Sachertorte is usually served with ... (2 words)
whipped cream
What famous school in Vienna trains white horses to dance in a beautiful show with music?
The Spanish Riding School
What's the name of the son of Maria Theresa who introduced several reforms?
Joseph II.
An __________ is a large machine with a long arm and bucket, used for digging and moving earth.
excavator