German History
This famous wall once divided Berlin into East and West and fell in 1989.
What is the Berlin Wall?
This German physicist developed the theory of relativity.
Who is Albert Einstein?
This river flows through cities like Cologne and Bonn and is famous for its castles along the banks.
What is the Rhine?
This German sausage, often served with mustard and sauerkraut, is popular around the world.
What is bratwurst?
This bird, symbolizing strength and unity, is featured on Germany's coat of arms.
What is the eagle?
Germany was divided into two countries during this global conflict, which ended in 1945.
What is World War II?
Known for his symphonies and “Für Elise,” this German composer was deaf later in life.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
Known for Oktoberfest, this Bavarian city is a popular tourist destination.
What is Munich?
Germans celebrate this major beer festival in Munich every fall.
What is Oktoberfest?
Germany’s famous autobahn allows drivers to go without this in certain sections.
What is a speed limit?
This leader, known as the "Iron Chancellor," helped unify Germany in the 19th century.
Who is Otto von Bismarck?
This German car company founder created one of the world’s first automobiles.
Who is Karl Benz?
The Black Forest, associated with fairy tales, is located in this part of Germany.
What is southern Germany? (Specifically southwestern Germany [for extra brownie points])
This traditional dish consists of a breaded and fried pork or veal cutlet, often served with lemon.
What is schnitzel?
Known for their ingenuity, Germans developed this popular orange soda in 1940.
What is Fanta?
This treaty, signed after World War I, placed heavy reparations on Germany.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This German monk’s “95 Theses” sparked the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s.
Who is Martin Luther?
Germany’s capital city, once divided by a wall, is known for its vibrant art and music scenes today.
What is Berlin?
Known as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte in German, this dessert is made with chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream.
What is Black Forest cake?
Germans have a single word, for the time after work when they can relax.
What is Feierabend?
This famous annual event in Munich started as a royal wedding celebration in 1810.
What is Oktoberfest?
This German writer created the tragic story of "Faust" and was a key figure in German literature.
Who is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?
This major German port city on the Elbe River is known as Germany’s “Gateway to the World.”
What is Hamburg?
This famous German side dish, made from fermented cabbage, is often paired with sausage.
What is sauerkraut?
This traditional German beer law regulates the ingredients used in brewing.
What is the Reinheitsgebot?