Germany Early History
Germany Middle Ages
Germany 1600-1800s
Germany 1900s
Germany 2000s
100
Guess the meaning of these old Germanic words:
broþēr
fadar
hundaz
(Bruder) Brother
(Vater) Father
(Hund) Dog
100
What stopped the Middle Ages and started modern time?
Correct answers include:
- Age of Exploration and colonization of the World (1493-1800s)
- Age of Enlightment and Philosophy (1600s)
- Invention of the Printing Press (1440)
- End of the Plague 1400s
100
Which of these discoveries were by German scientists?
A) Discovery of the Cell
B) Production of Sugar from Sugar Beets
C) Description of the Mitonchondria
D) World's first Elevator
B) Production of Sugar from Sugar Beets
C) Description of the Mitonchondria
D) World's first Elevator (Siemens)
100
What was the punishment for trying to escape from East to West Germany?
Death, Jail, forced labor camps, imprisonment of your family, social isolation and much more
100
What is the minimum wage in Germany in Euro per hour?
1 Euro = 35 NTD
Germany has the 4th highest minimum wage in the world behind Australia, Luxemburg and New Zealand.
EUR 12.41 per hour
431.26 New Taiwan dollar
200
What was the Roman name of Germany?
Germania
200
Which was the biggest city during the Middle Ages in Germany?
A) Hamburg
B) Cologne
C) Munich
D) Berlin
A) Hamburg (10,000)
B) Cologne (40,000)
C) Munich (10,000)
D) Berlin (9000)
200
Immanuel Kant, the most famous German Philosopher, is best known for his categorical imperative maxim that describes...
A) Act according to your feelings, as long as they bring happiness.
B) Act in a way that you would want everyone else to act, as if it were a universal rule.
C) Do whatever helps you achieve your personal goals.
D) Only follow rules if they make life easier.A) Always be kind because you don't know how difficult the lives of others are
B) Follow only those rules which you would also accept as a rule that everyone has to follow
C)
B) Act in a way that you would want everyone else to act, as if it were a universal rule.
-> Think about your actions. You should not break rules or think you are above anyone else. If you break a rule, everyone else should also be allowed to break it.
200
Ronald Reagon, President of the USA in 1987, gave a speech famous speech in front of the Berlin Wall. What famous quote was said by him?
A) Blow up this wall!
B) Remove this wall!
C) Tear down this wall!
D) Let us pass the wall!
200
What is the population of Germany?
84,552,242 with a birth rate of 1.52
300
Name one famous German city founded by the Romans
756 × 998
Cologne, Mainz, Trier, Bonn (former German capital of West Germany), Koblenz
300
About how many individual kingdomes (states) were in Holy Roman Empire
About 500, including famous kingdoms like Bavaria, Prussia and independent city-states like Hamburg, Bremen or Lübeck
300
Who was a famous German King in Prussia?
A) The God King
B) The Cabbage King
C) The Sausage King
D) The Potato King
D) The Potato King, Frederick the Great
300
Into how many zones was Berlin divided after the end of the second world war?
300
In the world ranking of all world economies, what rank does the German economy have by total size in USD?
400
Why was the Roman Empire not able to conquer Germany?
Many reasons:
- Land was poor and full of forests
-The German people were a warrior tribe
- Too far away from Rome
400
When was the oldest university in Germany founded?
University of Heidelberg, 1385
400
When did Germany unify into one country/kingdom?
January 18, 1871
400
How did Adolf Hitler, an Austrian, become chancellor of Germany?
He was made a citizen by my university town, Brunswick, in 1933 as his party was elected into the city's government at that time.
400
How many refugees have entered Germany since 2015?
Over 3 million (only those who have filled an application)
500
The famous Hanseatic Leagues was Germany's first:
A) Soccer Club
B) Political Party
C) Confederation of States
D) Ruling Royal Family
C ) The Hanseatic league was a confederation of city-states dependant on trade
500
How much % of people died due to the "Black Death" Plague in Europe?
About 30-40% of the Population
500
The world's first modern university was located in which major German city? Modern University refers to the combination of learning, teaching and research.
A) Munich
B) Hamburg
C) Berlin
D) Dresden
Humboldt University of Berlin, 1810
500
How long was Germany divided into two countries after the Second World War?
7 October 1949 - 3 October 1990
500
How high is the income tax rate in Germany in %? (How much of your income is dedicated by tax?)
Most people pay between 35% and 40%. This does healthcare and other social benefits, like mandatory unemployment insurance.
