European royal house that ruled Austria and Spain. Play the The Habsburgs trivia quiz solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
A mix of easy, medium and hard — questions run from warm-up to expert, so there's a real challenge at every level. Think you know the answers? Play to find out.
This dynasty is famous for its motto "Let others wage war; you, happy Austria, marry."
Difficulty: EasyThis province, seized by Frederick the Great in 1740, represented Maria Theresa's only significant territorial loss.
Difficulty: MediumThis council, established by Ferdinand I, created unified central administration for Austrian Habsburg lands for the first time.
Difficulty: HardThis European city served as the capital of the Habsburg Empire for centuries and houses the famous Schönbrunn Palace.
Difficulty: EasyThis French emperor dissolved the Holy Roman Empire in 1806, forcing the last Habsburg emperor to take a new Austrian title.
Difficulty: MediumThis 1521 meeting between Charles V and Martin Luther failed to resolve the Reformation but gave Luther safe passage despite imperial condemnation.
Difficulty: HardThis distinctive physical trait, caused by generations of inbreeding, became associated with the Habsburg dynasty.
Difficulty: EasyThis Hungarian city served as the coronation site for Habsburg monarchs as Kings of Hungary.
Difficulty: Medium