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Which former Hollywood star and bodybuilder was born in Austria and later became Governor of California?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Austria is located on which continent?
Europe
What major event started in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria?
World War I
Austria is known for its clean energy. What renewable source powers much of its electricity?
Hydropower
What mountain sport, besides skiing, is popular in Austria during warmer months?
Hiking
Which famous musical, set in Austria, features the von Trapp family?
The Sound of Music
Salzburg is famous for being the birthplace of which classical composer?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Which city was the seat of the Habsburg Empire?
Vienna
Which mountain range covers much of western and southern Austria?
The Alps
Which sport, using rackets and a shuttlecock, is often played indoors for leisure in Austria?
Badminton
Which musical instrument is Mozart most associated with?
Piano
Which country borders Austria to the west and is known for its neutrality and chocolate?
Switzerland
Which famous psychologist and founder of psychoanalysis was born in Austria?
Sigmund Freud
Which large mammal found in Austria’s mountains is known for its curved horns?
Alpine ibex
Which outdoor activity is common in Austrian lakes during summer?
Swimming or boating
Which Austrian actress and inventor co-created early technology for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
Hedy Lamarr
In what Austrian city can you find the historic Hofburg Palace?
Vienna
In the 19th century, Austria fought three wars with which rising European power?
Prussia (later Germany)
Which type of tree is symbolic of Austria's nature and is used widely in Christmas decorations?
Fir tree
Which type of dance, originating in Vienna, is now a popular form of ballroom dancing worldwide?
The Viennese Waltz
Which famous Austrian psychoanalyst has been portrayed in various films and books?
Sigmund Freud
Which river forms part of Austria’s eastern border with Slovakia?
The Danube
What 17th-century battle near Vienna marked a turning point in stopping Ottoman expansion into Europe?
Battle of Vienna (1683)
What endangered bird species nests in Austria’s wetlands and is known for its long legs and black-and-white feathers?
White stork
Austria co-hosted the UEFA Euro football championship with which country in 2008?
Switzerland