AustriaSteiermark 2 · Steiermark · History of your federal state
Around the year 600 the principality of Carantania (Karantanien) came into being in the Eastern Alps. Who founded it?
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Um das Jahr 600 entstand im Ostalpenraum das Fürstentum Karantanien. Wer hat es gegründet?
- aSlavsSlawenCorrect answer
- bThe Ottomansdie Osmanen
- cCeltsKelten
- dThe Habsburgsdie Habsburger
Why?
After the Migration Period, Slavs settled in the area around 600 and founded Carantania. In the 8th century it came under Bavarian and Frankish rule.
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What is correct about the origins of Styria (Steiermark)?Correct answer:It was made a duchy in 1180.
Correct answer:Its name comes from Steyr Castle in today’s Upper Austria.
Was ist über die Entstehung der Steiermark richtig? — Sie wurde im Jahr 1180 zum Herzogtum erhoben. · Ihr Name kommt von der Burg Steyr im heutigen Oberösterreich.
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Styria has been linked with Austria since 1192. How did this come about?Correct answer:Through an inheritance agreement with the Dukes of Austria
Seit 1192 ist die Steiermark mit Österreich verbunden. Wie kam es dazu? — durch einen Erbvertrag mit den Herzögen von Österreich
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Which animal does the Styrian coat of arms show?Correct answer:A panther
Welches Tier zeigt das steirische Landeswappen? — einen Panther
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Why is Styria also called the “Green March” (“Grüne Mark”)?Correct answer:Because more than half of the province is covered by forest.
Warum nennt man die Steiermark auch die „Grüne Mark“? — Weil mehr als die Hälfte des Landes von Wald bedeckt ist.
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