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Hungary

Definition

Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe known for its rich history dating back to the Roman Empire. It was part of the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War era.

Related terms

Austro-Hungarian Empire: A dual monarchy in central Europe from 1867 to 1918 which was dissolved after World War I.

Iron Curtain: A political boundary dividing Europe into two separate areas from the end of World War II until the end of the Cold War; Hungary was on the eastern side under Soviet influence.

Magyars: An ethnic group primarily associated with Hungary; they played a significant role in establishing Hungarian statehood.

"Hungary" appears in:

Subjects (2)

AP World History: Modern
Intro to Political Science

Study guides (2)

AP European History - 8.6 Fascism and Totalitarianism
AP European History - 9.2 Rebuilding Europe After World War II

Practice Questions (4)

What could be an alternate historical outcome had Habsburg Austria lost control over Hungary during the late seventeenth century?
What might be a potential outcome if Hungary had successfully maintained its revolution against communism in 1956?
Which factor best describes why the USSR chose to invade Hungary in 1956?
How did discontent with Soviet-imposed policies manifest in Czechoslovakia and Hungary?

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