Hungarian Words in English

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Instructions: From paprika to goulash, explore the flavorful Hungarian words that have spiced up the English language!

1.
The word 'paprika' comes from Hungarian. What is paprika made from?
A
Tomatoes
B
Chili seeds
C
Red berries
D
Ground dried peppers
2.
Which English word for a hearty meat stew comes from the Hungarian 'gulyas'?
A
Stew
B
Casserole
C
Goulash
D
Braise
3.
The word 'coach' (a vehicle) derives from the Hungarian village of Kocs. Why?
A
The village invented the wheel
B
The village chief designed them
C
It was on the main trade road
D
Horse-drawn carriages were first made there
4.
Which English word for a type of cavalryman comes from the Hungarian 'huszar'?
A
Dragoon
B
Lancer
C
Cuirassier
D
Hussar
5.
The word 'saber' (a type of curved sword) entered English through which language path?
A
Latin to English
B
Hungarian through German and French to English
C
Turkish to English
D
Arabic to English
6.
Which famous Hungarian-inspired word describes a type of braided pastry or bread?
A
Brioche
B
Strudel
C
Kalacs
D
Challah
7.
The word 'shako' (a tall military hat) comes from Hungarian. What type of troops famously wore shakos?
A
Archers
B
Navy officers
C
Royal guards only
D
Cavalry and infantry in the 18th-19th centuries
8.
Which Hungarian word for a type of carriage eventually gave us the English word for a sports instructor?
A
Mentor
B
Coach
C
Tutor
D
Trainer
9.
The Hungarian word 'csardas' refers to what in English?
A
A traditional Hungarian dance
B
A musical instrument
C
A tavern
D
A cooking method
10.
Which English word for a type of whip or riding crop has Hungarian origins?
A
Crop
B
Knout
C
Lash
D
Quirt
11.
The word 'tokay' (a type of sweet wine) comes from which Hungarian wine region?
A
Sopron
B
Eger
C
Tokaj
D
Budapest
12.
Which word for an open grassy plain in Hungary is related to the English understanding of the 'Great Hungarian Plain'?
A
Prairie
B
Steppe
C
Pampa
D
Puszta
13.
The Rubik's Cube was invented by a Hungarian. What is the inventor's first name?
A
Laszlo
B
Istvan
C
Erno
D
Bela
14.
Which type of dog breed gets its name from a Hungarian word meaning 'leader' or 'commander'?
A
Kuvasz
B
Komondor
C
Puli
D
Vizsla
15.
The Hungarian dog breed 'vizsla' is known in English. What does 'vizsla' roughly translate to?
A
Loyal companion
B
Pointer or searcher
C
Swift runner
D
Golden hunter

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