German Vocabulary
Octoberfest
German Transportation
German Cuisine
German Geography
100

This German word translates to "Garden for Children", and was first introduced in Germany in the early 19th Century.

A. Biergarten

B. Kindergarten

C. Gartenanlagen

D. Kleingarten

B. Kindergarten

100

It is the traditional alcoholic beverage served at Octoberfest

A. Bloody mary

B. Beer

C. Wine

D. Screwdriver

B. Beer

100

This car was established by Paul and Adolf Daimler, and the 3 pointed star became it's logo in 1910.

A. Volvo

B. Porsche

C. Mercedes Benz

D. Toyota

C. Mercedes Benz

100

This dish is made up of fermented cabbage

A. Bratwurst

B. Apfelkuchen

C. Sauerkraut

C. Sauerkraut

100

This once divided city is the capital of Germany

A. Frankenberg

B. Lichtenstein

C. Berlin

D. Falkenstein

C. Berlin

200

Typical round lettuce used in sandwiches

A. Argula

B. Batavia

C. Iceberg

D. Butter Lettuce

C. Iceberg

200

This is the traditional outfit worn by women, a dress with a defined bodice and low neckline, a tight waist, and a gathered skirt.

A. Dirndl

B Lederhosen

C. Bundhosen

D. Fraulein

A. Dirndl

200

Some of its vehicles are the microbus, also known as the van, and the Beetle, also known as the Bug

A. Tiguan

B. Jetta

C. Volkswagon

D. Atlas

C. Volkswagon

200

This hard, twisted bread or biscuit became the snack of choice on airlines when peanuts became too expensive.

A. Chex Mix

B. Pretzel

C. Potato chips

B. Pretzel

200

This high mountain range in Germany is often associated with Switzerland

A. Mount Tegelberg

B. The Alps

C. Marienbruke

D. Zugspitze

B. The Alps

300

It is German for "Thank You".

A. Danke

B. Gracias

C. Merci

D.Grazie

A. Danke

300

Octoberfest was first held in this century

A. 17th

B. 18th

C. 19th

D. 20th

C. 19th

300

This German car is known as the ultimate driving machine.

A. Jetta

B. Porsche

C. BMW

D. Tiguan

C. BMW

300

This cake named for a famous German is stuffed with chocolate and cherries, soaked in liquor, and "iced" with whipped cream

A. Apfelkuchen

B. Bienenstich

C. Black Forest

D. Donauwellen

C. Black Forest

300

It is the capital of the state of Bavaria

A. Munich

B. Augsburg

C. Regensburg

D. Nuremburg

A. Munich

400

It Means "Above and Beyond"

A. Vorzuglich

B. Uber

C. Trefflich

D. Fein

B. Uber

400

The first Octoberfest was held in celebration of this event

A. Birthday

B. Wedding

C. Baptism

D. Anniversary

B. Wedding

400

A long time favorite of this German auto manufacturer is the 911 sportscar

A. Porsche

B. Volkswagon

C. BMW

A. Porsche

400

The classic version of this pastry has a very thin, flakey crust stuffed with lemon-soaked apples and rum soaked raisins, all sprinkled with cinnamon.

A. Apple Streudel

B Apple Butterkuchen

C. Apple Bavarian Torte

D. Apple Raisin Trifle

A. Apple Streudel


400

It is Germany's largest River

A. Rhine

B. Elbe

C. Main

D. Danube

A. Rhine

500

Merriam -Webster calls it "The general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era"

A. Zeitgeist

B Geist

C. Fernweh

D. Wanderlust

A. Zeitgeist

500

This U.S. city hosts the largest Octoberfest in America

A. Nashville

B. Chicago

C. Cincinnati

D. St. Louis

C. Cincinnati

500

This German highway system is similar to American interstates but has no speed limits in some rural areas

A. Freeway

B. Bundesstraben

C. Autobahn

C. Autobahn

500

This pounded and breaded, fried cutlet of veal is often served with a side of potatoes, or spatzle, boiled egg noodles

A. Eisbein

B. Wiener Schnitzel

C. Jagerschnitzel

D. Schaufele

B. Wiener Schnitzel

500

Germany is bordered on the West by this small country

A. Denmark

B. Poland

C. Luxembourg

D. Switzerland

C. Luxembourg