Q 01/05

Which Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture invented the cube?

A) Larry Nichols

B) Ernő Rubik

C) David Singmaster

D) Tom Kremer

Answer · why

B) Ernő Rubik

He was a Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture, and it took him about a month to solve his own creation.

Q 02/05

In which year did Ernő Rubik invent the cube?

A) 1985

B) 1977

C) 1974

D) 1980

Answer · why

C) 1974

The first test batches reached Budapest toy shops in late 1977 and the cube went international in 1980.

Q 03/05

Before Ideal renamed the puzzle after its inventor, what was it originally called?

A) Hungarian Cube

B) Magic Cube

C) Wonder Cube

D) Puzzle Cube

Answer · why

B) Magic Cube

In Hungarian it was the bűvös kocka; Ideal renamed it after its inventor in 1980.

Q 04/05

Which American company launched the cube worldwide in 1980?

A) Milton Bradley

B) Ideal Toy Corp

C) Fisher-Price

D) Parker Brothers

Answer · why

B) Ideal Toy Corp

Ideal wanted a distinctive, trademarkable name, which is how the Magic Cube became the Rubik's Cube.

Q 05/05

Which of these names was seriously considered for the cube before 'Rubik's Cube' was chosen?

A) The Hungarian Riddle

B) The Colour Lock

C) The Gordian Knot

D) The Sphinx

Answer · why

C) The Gordian Knot

'Inca Gold' was the other finalist; the company decided to tie the product to its inventor instead.