Famous People
Which Austrian actor became famous with action movies and the line "Hasta la vista, Baby!"?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
What are Pommes Frites?
French Fries
Which religious leader lived in Eisleben with his parents?
Pope John Paul II or Martin Luther
Martin Luther
Neuschwanstein was the inspiration for which theme park's castle?
Walt Disney / Disney World / Disneyland
How many liters equal one gallon?
3.78
Who started the protestant reformation?
Martin Luther
Weihenstephan is the oldest academy of its kind. What do they produce? Hint: it is a beverage.
beer
What was Otto von Bismarck's greatest accomplishment (1871)?
The unification of Germany
Which city is the capital of Bayern (Bavaria)?
Munich
At what age can Germans get a driver's license?
18
What was Johannes Gutenberg's famous invention?
The printing press
What is a "Berliner"? (food)
doughnut
Name the 2 Volkswagen models named after 'animals'.
Bug (beatle) and Rabbit
The Grossglockner is the highest mountain in which German-speaking country?
Austria
Which German word for childhood education is also used in English?
Kindergarten
What automotive team invented the first practical, internal-combustion powered automobile?
Karl BENZ and Gottlieb DAIMLER
What is processed at a Molkerei?
Milk/dairy
In what year did the Soviet Union finally release the German WWII prisoners?
1955
In which direction does the Rhine river flow?
from south to north
Specifically what group of people does the German word "Student" refer to?
university students
Who was the founder of the "Holy Roman Empire"?
Charlemagne / Karl der Große
Which drink does not contain alcohol?
a)Bier b) Saft
c) Wein d) Schnapps
b) Saft (juice)
What famous pain killer was invented by the German company Bayer AG?
aspirin
Which famous forest borders the Neckar river?
the Black Forest / der Schwarzwald
On which date do Germans celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
Dec. 6