Food & Drink
The internationally popular twisty dough-based treat, originally a treat for young monks who memorized their prayers
What is a pretzel (Brezel)?
The Munich festival that celebrates beer and German culture; originally celebrated the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig
Mountain range that dominates the southern border of Germany
A thin, breaded, pan-fried veal cutlet - a specialty of Viennese cuisine
What is Wienerschnitzel?
The man who defiantly nailed a copy of his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church
German soccer club, winner of the Bundesliga for the past five years
The beverage for which the "Reinheitsgebot" (purity law) was laid down in 1516
Who is Johan Wolfgang von Goethe?
German car company that is credited with having created the first automobile in 1885
The river that flows through Western Germany into the North Sea; its region is known for producing white wine
The popular German fast food, containing sausage (wurst) along with tomato paste and a well-known Indian spice
What is currywurst?
The first Chancellor of the German Empire, credited as the uniter of Germany in 1871
The German basketball legend who has played for the Dallas Mavericks for 20 years
Who is Dirk Nowitzki?
The forest situated in southwest Germany, said to be the inspiration for Tolkien's "Mirkwood Forest;" also a large producer of smoked ham
What is the Black Forest?
The royal brewery of Bavaria established in 1589, still exists in Munich
What is Hofbräuhaus?
The Niebelungenlied
The iconic crossing point in Berlin that was used during the Cold War
German discount supermarket, exists today in 20 countries including the US and is a partner company of "Trader Joe's"
What is Aldi?
The Alpine peak that has become a symbol for Switzerland, known for its slightly curved appearance