German Hour 5

Geography of Germany

100

What is the current capital of Germany?

^{A. Frankfurt}

^{B. Magdeburg}

^{C. Dresden}

^{D. Berlin}

D. Berlin

200

Where was the first oktoberfest celebrated?

^{A. Freiburg}

^{B. Todanau}

^{C. Bohn}

^{D. Munich}

D. Munich

300

In which area of Germany are the Alps?

^{A. East}

^{B. South}

^{C. North}

^{D. West}

B. South

400

What was the What was the name of East Germany after WW2?

^{A. GDR/DDR}

^{B. BDR}

^{C. USSR}

^{D. FRG}

A. GDR/DDR

500

What mountain range separated east and west Germany?

^{A. Erzgebirge}

^{B. Bayerische Alpen}

^{C. Brenner- Pass}

^{D. Harz Gebirge}

D. Harz Gebirge

Sports and Art

100

What is the most popular sport in Germany?

^{A. Handball}

^{B. Ice hockey}

^{C. Fussball/ Soccer}

^{D. Tennis}

Soccer

200

What are movie theaters called in Germany?

^{A. Theaters}

^{B. Kinos}

^{C. Film Theaters}

^{D. Schauspeilen}

B. Kinos

300

What is the most listened to music genre in Germany?

^{A. Folk}

^{B. Pop}

^{C. Rock}

^{D. Techno}

B. Pop

400

What is something that men often buy for their girlfriend or wife at oktoberfest?

^{A. Stein}

^{B. Pretzels} 

^{C. Pfeifer/ bird whistles} 

^{D. Gingerbread cookies}

D. Gingerbread cookies

500

How many times has Germany hosted the olympic games?

^{A. Seven}

^{B. Two}

^{C. Three}

^{D. Five}

C. Three

Food and Drinks

100

What kind of berry is an Erdbeeren?

^{A. Currants}

^{B. Strawberries}

^{C. Raspberries}

^{D. Blackberries}

B. Strawberries

200

What would you buy in a Fleischerei?

^{A. Meats}

^{B. Baked goods}

^{C. Fruits}

^{D. Vegetables}

A. Meats

300

On what part of the menu would you find "Eis"?

^{A. Appetizers}

^{B. Desserts}

^{C. Drinks}

^{D. Main Course}

B. Desserts

400

What is the most popular food eaten for breakfast in Germany?

^{A. Eggs}

^{B. Bacon}

^{C. Pancakes}

^{D. Bread or Rolls}

D. Bread or Rolls

500

What is the most popular Christmas meat dish?

^{A. Beef}

^{B. Turkey}

^{C. Pork Roast}

^{D. Goose}

D. Goose

Life in Germany

100

What are Youth Hostels?

^{A. Inexpensive Hotels}

^{B. Detention Centers}

^{C. Activity Centers}

^{D. Gymnasiums}

A. Inexpensive Hotels

200

What is the name of the high school that university bound students attend?

^{A. Hochschule}

^{B. Mittelschule}

^{C. Grundschule}

^{D. Gymnasium}

D. Gymnasium

300

What is a Bahnhof?

^{A. Bus depot}

^{B. Railway Station}

^{C. Street Car}

^{D. Department Store}

B. Railways Station

400

How long is a mile in kilometers?

^{A. 2km}

^{B. 3.2km}

^{C. 1.6km}

^{D. 1.4km}

C. 1.6km

500

How many years do students attend the Gymnasium?

^{A. Three}

^{B. Four}

^{C. Nine}

^{D. Six}

C. Nine

Bonus

100

Who manufactured the first Volkswagen?

^{A. Max Mercedes}

^{B. Bavarian Motor Words}

^{C. Bernhard Benz}

^{D. Ferdinand Porsche}

D. Ferdinand Porsche

200

In what city of Germany was Beethoven born?

^{A. Hamburg}

^{B. Hannover}

^{C. Dusseldorf}

^{D. Bohn}

D. Bohn

300

What is the oldest city in Germany?

^{A. Frankfurt}

^{B. Trier}

^{C. München}

^{D. Bayreuth} 

C. München

400

What is Austrias national flower?

^{A. Edelweiss}

^{B. Blumenkohl}

^{C. Löwen Zähne}

^{D. Rose}

A. Edelweiss

500

Who is the most known Austrian queen from the 18th century?

^{A. Elizabeth II}

^{B. Frederika}

^{C. Gertrud}

^{D. Maria Theresia}

D. Maria Theresia