German History
What famous wall divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989?
Berlin Wall (Berliner Mauer)
What German holiday, celebrated on November 11, features children walking with handmade lanterns and singing songs?
Martinstag (St. Martin's Day)
Was bedeutet das Wort „der Blumentopf“ auf Englisch?
The flowerpot
In what year was Germany officially reunified?
1990
What do German children traditionally put outside their doors on the night of December 5 to receive treats?
Boots or shoes (Nikolaustag)
Die richtige deutsche Entsprechung für „for example“ ist „Zum Beispiel."
Who was the German monk credited with starting the Protestant Reformation in 1517?
Martin Luther
What is the German name for the carnival season celebrated with costumes, parades, and festivities before Lent?
Karneval / Fasching / Fastnacht
Was ist die richtige Bedeutung für diesen Satz auf Englisch:
Ich bin gestern mit meinen Freunden ins Kino gegangen.
Yesterday, I went to the movie theater with my friends.
Who was the first Chancellor of the unified German Empire in 1871, nicknamed the "Iron Chancellor"?
Otto von Bismarck
In Germany, what object is traditionally smashed at a Polterabend celebration before a wedding to bring good luck?
Porcelain or ceramic dishes
Antworte die Frage auf Deustch:
Was hast du am Wochenende gemacht?
Answers may vary
What was the name of the medieval empire that existed in Central Europe from 962 to 1806 and included much of modern-day Germany?
Holy Roman Empire (Heiliges Römisches Reich)
During the German tradition of Schultüte, what is given to children on their first day of elementary school?
A large decorated cone filled with sweets and school supplies
Challenge question:
How do you say "Tomorrow, I will practice for German Day" using the Futur I tense? (Hint: Don't forget the correct case for adjectives)
Morgen werde ich für deutschen Tag üben.