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What is correct about the origins of Styria (Steiermark)?
In the exam (German)
Was ist über die Entstehung der Steiermark richtig?
- aIt was made a duchy in 1180.Sie wurde im Jahr 1180 zum Herzogtum erhoben.Correct answer
- bIts name comes from Steyr Castle in today’s Upper Austria.Ihr Name kommt von der Burg Steyr im heutigen Oberösterreich.Correct answer
- cIt only became a province of its own in 1945.Sie wurde erst 1945 zu einem eigenen Land.
- dIts name comes from the German word “Stein”, meaning stone, because the land is so mountainous.Ihr Name kommt vom Wort „Stein“, weil das Land so gebirgig ist.
Why?
In the 12th century the margraves from Steyr Castle enlarged the area they ruled, and in 1180 it became a duchy. The name “Steiermark” goes back to this castle, which today lies in Upper Austria.
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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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In the past, the Styrian Estates (Landstände) discussed the affairs of the land in the Landtag. Who was represented in this Landtag?Correct answer:The high clergy
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Früher berieten die steirischen Landstände im Landtag über die Angelegenheiten des Landes. Wer war in diesem Landtag vertreten? — die hohe Geistlichkeit · der Adel · Vertreter der landesfürstlichen Städte und Märkte
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