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Octoberfest
Inventions and Traditions
100

This pale german lager is known for its clear golden colour and mild refreshing taste

Pilsner

100

When did the Berlin wall fall

1989

100

Dough twisted into a knot

Pretzel

100

A form of singing that is traditional in Germany 

Yodeling 

100

This German invention had a significant impact on medicine and healthcare. It is one of the most commonly used pain relievers

Aspirin

200

In german beer culture, the special toast for cheers used when clinking glasses 

Prost

200

What are 4 popular German car brands

1. Volkswagen 

2. BMW

3. Mercedes

4. Audi

200

Thin cutlet of meat breaded and fried

Schnitzel

200

Traditional German clothing that is instantly recognizable, and Germans still bring it out for celebrations such as Oktoberfest

Dirndl and Lederhosen

200

This device, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, revolutionized the printing industry

The printing press

300

According to the Reinheitsgebot - German Purity law, which 3 ingredients were initially allowed in German beer production?

Water, barley, hops

300

In what city does Octoberfest take place in every year

Munich

300

A type of small noodle or dumpling made with fresh eggs, typically serving as a side for meat dishes with gravy

Spatzle

300

The act that officially opens Octoberfest

Tapping the keg

300

This German engineer is credited with inventing the first practical automobile in 1885?

Karl Benz

400

The 50/50 mixture of beer and lemon flavor soft drink is what?

Radler

400

This Bavarian castle inspired Disney's famous castle

Neuschwanstein Castle

400

Finely cut raw cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria

Sauerkraut 

400

The number of people that attend Octoberfest yearly

6 million

400

This lively dance, characterized by its upbeat tempo and 2/4 time signature, originated in Bohemia and became popular in Germany in the 19th century

Polka

500

The amount of beer consumed at Octoberfest

7 million liters

500

One of Berlin's most famous landmarks, this gate was a symbol of the divided city during the Cold War

Brandenburg Gate

500

This traditional German Christmas bread is thought to date back to the 15th century and is shaped to represent the baby Jesus wrapped in cloth

Stollen

500

The original event that lead to the creation of Octoberfest

The royal wedding

500

What tradition was first started in the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Torch relay