Famous People
A.W.Schlegel translated what famous English playwright's work into German?
William Shakespeare
What kind of store is a Bäckerei?
Bakery
When did the Soviets blockade Berlin? (+/-3 years)
1948
Along which German border are the Alps located?
southern
Which measuring system is used in Germany?
the metric system
German athlete won a famous British championship in which sport?
Tennis
Erdbeere means 'earth berry'. What is it in English?
Strawberry
What was the official name of East Germany? (in English - GDR)
German Democratic Republic
What is Germany's longest and most important river?
Rhine / Rhein
What is the currency (money) used in Germany?
Euro
Which Titanic star speaks fluent German and regularly visits his mother in Germany?
Leonardo DiCaprio
What kinds of food would you buy at a Konditorei?
Cakes and tortes (fancy cakes)
When did Germany win the world championship in soccer for the first time? (+/- 2 years)
1954
What famous, story-telling brothers were from Hanau?
the brothers Grimm
Which religion started Karneval (Mardi Gras)?
Catholic
Which shoe company was founded by brothers Adi and Rudolf Dassler?
Adidas
Sauerkraut is made from what vegetable?
cabbage
What Germanic tribe plundered Rome?
Goths (Visigoths)
What type of trees are dominant in the Black Forest?
conifers (like pine trees)
What is the name of the biggest German airline?
Lufthansa
What famous scientist said, "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am not sure about the former!"?
Albert Einstein
What food (food group) would you buy at a Fleischerei?
Meats
What architectural style was used mainly during the Middle Ages?
Gothic
Which German city hosts the famous Oktoberfest?
Munich
How many vacation days does the average German employee receive per year?
30