The Magyars traveled from Central Asia to settle in which modern country?

The Magyars traveled from Central Asia to settle in which modern country?

• A. Poland
• B. Romania
• C. Slovakia
• D. Hungary

Answer: (D)

Magyars originated in Central Asia and eventually settled in the Carpathian Basin, the fertile area in and around the Danube and Tisza rivers. This basin became the heartland of their kingdom, which they established around the year 1000 CE under Stephen I. Because the question asks for the modern country that corresponds to their historic homeland, Hungary is the best answer. While Magyar lands later extended into neighboring areas that are today part of Romania, Slovakia, or Austria, the central, most closely associated country is Hungary.

Magyars originated in Central Asia and eventually settled in the Carpathian Basin, the fertile area in and around the Danube and Tisza rivers. This basin became the heartland of their kingdom, which they established around the year 1000 CE under Stephen I. Because the question asks for the modern country that corresponds to their historic homeland, Hungary is the best answer. While Magyar lands later extended into neighboring areas that are today part of Romania, Slovakia, or Austria, the central, most closely associated country is Hungary.