America facts
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is the highway with stretches of no speed limit called?
die Autobahn
In which city is the Brandenburg Gate?
Berlin
Which 3 allied powers occupied Germany after WWII?
France, England and USA
What are traditional “leather pants” called?
Lederhose(n)
Which state in USA is biggest?
Alaska
What timekeeping piece is traditionally produced in the Black forest region of Germany?
cuckoo clock
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
France
Who said "Ich bin ein Berliner."
John F. Kennedy
This southern German festival begins in September.
Oktoberfest
Which is the largest state?
Alaska
In what year did the Berlin wall fall?
1989
The Walt Disney castle is inspired by this German castle.
Neuschwanstein
This group of religious refugees from Germany eventually settled mainly in Lancaster county.
the Amish
Americans shoot off fireworks during this holiday. (Name the holiday, not the date)
Independence day
How many amendments to the constitution have been ratified?
27
Germany has approx. 1,500 types of this.
sausage
In which city is the Golden Gate Bridge?
San Francisco
Who said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall."
Ronald Reagan
What doe GAPP stand for?
German American Partnership Program
“Silicon Valley” is located in which state?
California
Name the 5 car brands that originated in Germany.
Audi, Porche, BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes
This famous cliff along the Rhine river is home to a deadly siren.
die Lorelei
"99 Luftballons" was a huge hit in both America and Germany from this singer
Nena
This strange Christmas tree decoration in the USA is thought be have German origins
Pickle