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Međimurje is a historical and geographical region located in Southern Croatia, primarily defined by the Sava and Drava rivers.
Answer: False
The statement is factually inaccurate. Međimurje is situated in Northern Croatia, and its primary geographical delineators are the Mura and Drava rivers, not the Sava.
Međimurje is geographically divided into an alluvial plain in the northwest and hilly slopes in the southeast.
Answer: False
This assertion is incorrect. The geographical division of Međimurje is characterized by hilly slopes in the northwest (Upper Međimurje) and an alluvial plain in the southeast (Lower Međimurje).
Mohokos, located in Međimurje, is the region's highest point with an elevation of approximately 1,130 meters.
Answer: False
The elevation cited is erroneous. Mohokos, the highest point in Međimurje, reaches an altitude of approximately 344.4 meters, not 1,130 meters.
Upper Međimurje is primarily used for tillage, growing crops like cereals and maize.
Answer: False
This statement misattributes the land use. Tillage for crops such as cereals and maize is characteristic of Lower Međimurje, whereas Upper Međimurje is primarily utilized for vineyards and orchards.
The Mura and Drava rivers form the western and southern borders of the Međimurje region, respectively.
Answer: False
While the Mura and Drava rivers define the geographical boundaries of Međimurje, the primary definition is being situated *between* them, rather than strictly forming western and southern borders respectively.
The northwestern part of Međimurje, known as the Međimurje Hills, is covered with vineyards and orchards.
Answer: True
The northwestern part of Međimurje, referred to as the Međimurje Hills or Upper Međimurje, is indeed characterized by vineyards and orchards.
Lower Međimurje is predominantly characterized by vineyards and meadows.
Answer: False
This description is inaccurate for Lower Međimurje. This area is predominantly utilized for tillage, supporting crops such as cereals and maize, whereas vineyards and meadows are more characteristic of Upper Međimurje.
Which two rivers geographically define the Međimurje region?
Answer: Mura and Drava
The Mura and Drava rivers are the principal geographical features that delineate the boundaries of the Međimurje region.
Which part of Međimurje is characterized by the slopes of Alpine foothills and is known for vineyards and orchards?
Answer: Upper Međimurje (Međimurje Hills)
Upper Međimurje, also known as the Međimurje Hills, is characterized by the slopes of Alpine foothills and is recognized for its vineyards and orchards.
What is the highest geographical point in Međimurje and its approximate elevation in meters?
Answer: Mohokos, 344.4 meters
The highest geographical point in Međimurje is Mohokos, which stands at an elevation of approximately 344.4 meters above sea level.
In contrast to the hilly northwest, the southeastern part of Međimurje (Lower Međimurje) is primarily used for:
Answer: Tillage for crops like cereals and maize
Lower Međimurje is predominantly dedicated to tillage, encompassing cultivation of cereals, maize, potatoes, and various vegetables, contrasting with the viticulture and fruit growing in the northwest.
Evidence suggests that the Međimurje region was first inhabited during the Roman Empire in the 1st century.
Answer: False
Archaeological evidence indicates that Međimurje was inhabited much earlier, during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Roman presence is documented from the 1st century, but it does not represent the earliest inhabitation.
During the 1st century, Međimurje was incorporated into the Roman province of Pannonia.
Answer: True
Commencing in the 1st century CE, Međimurje fell under Roman dominion, being integrated into the Roman province of Pannonia.
Slavic peoples settled in the Međimurje region during the Late Middle Ages.
Answer: False
The primary settlement of Slavic peoples in Međimurje occurred during the Early Middle Ages, not the Late Middle Ages.
The Međimurje region shows evidence of inhabitation dating back to which prehistoric periods?
Answer: Neolithic and Bronze Age
The Međimurje region bears evidence of inhabitation extending back to prehistoric epochs, notably the Neolithic and Bronze Ages.
Which Roman province was Međimurje incorporated into starting from the 1st century?
Answer: Pannonia
Commencing in the 1st century CE, Međimurje fell under Roman dominion, being integrated into the Roman province of Pannonia.
When did the settlement of Slavic peoples significantly occur in the Međimurje region?
Answer: During the Early Middle Ages
The demographic establishment of Slavic peoples within the Međimurje region transpired during the Early Middle Ages.
After 1102, Međimurje became part of the Kingdom of Hungary, losing its connection to the Kingdom of Croatia.
Answer: False
Following 1102, Međimurje remained intrinsically linked to the Kingdom of Croatia, which entered into a personal union with the Kingdom of Hungary. It did not lose its connection to Croatia.
The House of Zrinski and the Counts of Celje were among the noble families that held possession of Međimurje.
Answer: True
Historical records confirm that both the House of Zrinski and the Counts of Celje were prominent noble families that held significant possession of the Međimurje region.
Following the 1527 election in Cetin, Međimurje came under the rule of the Ottoman Empire.
Answer: False
The assertion is incorrect. Following the 1527 election in Cetin, Međimurje came under the dominion of the Austrian Habsburgs, not the Ottoman Empire.
From 1720, Međimurje was officially part of the Austrian Empire and remained under Habsburg rule until 1918.
Answer: False
While under Habsburg rule until 1918, from 1720 Međimurje was officially administered as part of the Hungarian Zala County, not directly as part of the Austrian Empire.
A 1690 map shows Međimurje as the southernmost part of Croatia, bordering Slovenia.
Answer: False
The 1690 map depicts Međimurje as the northernmost part of Croatia, with its border defined by the Mura River adjacent to Hungary.
The caption for the 1690 map indicates the Drava River forms the border between Međimurje and Hungary.
Answer: False
The caption accompanying the 1690 map emphasizes the Mura River demarcating the border between Međimurje and Hungary, not the Drava River.
From 1720, Međimurje was administratively linked to the Croatian Zala County.
Answer: False
From 1720, Međimurje was administratively linked to the Hungarian Zala County, not a Croatian one.
After 1102, Međimurje was part of the Kingdom of Croatia within which political framework?
Answer: A personal union with Hungary
Following 1102, Međimurje remained intrinsically linked to the Kingdom of Croatia, which entered into a personal union with the Kingdom of Hungary.
Which of these noble families was NOT listed as having possessed Međimurje?
Answer: House of Habsburg
While the House of Habsburg ruled over Međimurje, they are not listed among the noble families that possessed it in the same manner as the Zrinski, Counts of Celje, or Feštetić family, who directly held ownership.
Following the 1527 election in Cetin, who assumed control over Međimurje?
Answer: The Austrian Habsburgs
Following the 1527 election held in Cetin, Međimurje transitioned under the governance of the Austrian Habsburgs.
From 1720 until the end of World War I, Međimurje was officially part of which Hungarian administrative division?
Answer: Zala County
Commencing in 1720, Međimurje was officially administered as part of the Hungarian Zala County.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a prominent noble family that held control over Međimurje?
Answer: House of Frankopan
Prominent lineages documented as holding control over Međimurje include the Lacković, House of Ernušt, and House of Althann, among others. The House of Frankopan is not listed in this context.
What was the administrative status of Međimurje from 1720 until 1918 within the Habsburg Monarchy?
Answer: Part of the Hungarian Zala County
Commencing in 1720, Međimurje was officially administered as part of the Hungarian Zala County within the Habsburg Monarchy.
Međimurje was occupied in late 1918 and later incorporated into Yugoslavia following a popular assembly in Zagreb.
Answer: False
The incorporation into the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Yugoslavia) followed a popular assembly held in Čakovec, not Zagreb.
The Treaty of Versailles formally confirmed Međimurje's inclusion in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
Answer: False
The formal confirmation of Međimurje's inclusion in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes was established by the Treaty of Trianon, not the Treaty of Versailles.
Međimurje has been an administrative part of the Republic of Croatia since its declaration of independence in 1991.
Answer: True
Međimurje has constituted an administrative component of the Republic of Croatia since its declaration of independence in 1991.
January 9th commemorates the day Međimurje was proclaimed part of the Kingdom of Hungary after World War I.
Answer: False
January 9th commemorates the proclamation of Međimurje's accession to the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, following a popular assembly in Čakovec, not its proclamation as part of the Kingdom of Hungary.
The map related to the 1918 campaign shows Međimurje being liberated from Serbian forces.
Answer: False
The map illustrating the 1918 campaign depicts the liberation of Međimurje from Hungarian forces, not Serbian forces.
The popular assembly in Čakovec in late December 1918 led to Međimurje joining the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs.
Answer: False
The popular assembly in Čakovec in late December 1918 led to Međimurje joining the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, not the preceding State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs.
Before joining the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, Međimurje was briefly part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Answer: False
Međimurje was an integral part of the Habsburg Monarchy, administered within the Kingdom of Hungary, prior to its incorporation into the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. It was not 'briefly part' in the sense of a separate entity.
What event marked Međimurje's incorporation into the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes in late 1918?
Answer: A popular assembly held in Čakovec
The popular assembly convened in Čakovec in late December 1918 formally declared Međimurje's incorporation into the newly constituted Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
Which international treaty formally recognized Međimurje's inclusion in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes?
Answer: Treaty of Trianon
The Treaty of Trianon served to formally ratify the region's incorporation into the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
Since which year has Međimurje been officially part of the Republic of Croatia?
Answer: 1991
Međimurje has constituted an administrative component of the Republic of Croatia since its declaration of independence in 1991.
The commemoration on January 9th relates to which significant event in Međimurje's history?
Answer: The proclamation of its inclusion in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
January 9th is observed as Croatian Parliament Memorial Day, commemorating the proclamation of Međimurje's accession to the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, an event formalized by a popular assembly in Čakovec.
The map illustrating the 1918 military campaign shows the liberation of Međimurje from which occupying force?
Answer: Hungarian
The map illustrating the 1918 campaign depicts the liberation of Međimurje from Hungarian forces.
The popular assembly in Čakovec in late 1918 led to Međimurje joining which political entity?
Answer: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
The popular assembly in Čakovec in late December 1918 led to Međimurje joining the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
The Hungarian name for the Međimurje region is Muraköz.
Answer: True
The historical Hungarian designation for the Međimurje region is indeed Muraköz.
The name Međimurje originates from the Latin word 'insula', meaning 'island', due to its location between rivers.
Answer: False
The name Međimurje derives from the Croatian word 'međimorje,' which translates to 'island,' referencing its position between the Mura and Drava rivers, rather than originating from Latin.
The traditional capital city of the Međimurje region is Varaždin.
Answer: False
The traditional administrative center and capital of the Međimurje region is Čakovec, not Varaždin.
Historical points of interest in Međimurje include castles like Čakovec Castle and manor houses such as Banfi Manor.
Answer: True
The region is notable for its historical fortifications and aristocratic residences, encompassing structures such as Banfi Manor and Čakovec Castle, among others.
Međimurje is historically considered part of Dalmatia, one of Croatia's main regions.
Answer: False
Međimurje is historically classified as belonging to Croatia proper, one of the principal historical territories of Croatia, not Dalmatia.
Related topics include the Međimurje horse and the dish Međimurska gibanica.
Answer: True
The region's cultural distinctiveness is highlighted by specific elements such as the Međimurje horse and the traditional culinary preparation known as Međimurska gibanica.
What is the Hungarian name for the Međimurje region?
Answer: Muraköz
The historical Hungarian designation for the Međimurje region is Muraköz.
The name Međimurje is derived from a Croatian word meaning:
Answer: Island
The appellation 'Međimurje' derives from the Croatian term 'međimorje,' signifying 'island,' presumed to reference its geographical situation between the Mura and Drava rivers.
What is the traditional capital of the Međimurje region?
Answer: Čakovec
The traditional administrative center and capital of the Međimurje region is Čakovec.
Which of the following is mentioned as a historical point of interest in Međimurje?
Answer: Feštetić Castle
The region is notable for its historical fortifications and aristocratic residences, encompassing structures such as Feštetić Castle, among others.
The image caption for Mađerkin Breg describes it as being surrounded by:
Answer: Vineyards
The descriptive text associated with Mađerkin Breg characterizes the landscape of Upper Međimurje, noting its environs are characterized by vineyards.
Which historical region does Međimurje belong to, according to the source?
Answer: Croatia proper
Međimurje is historically classified as belonging to Croatia proper, one of the principal historical territories of Croatia.