German History
This event in 1989 marked the fall of a barrier that divided East and West Berlin.
What is the Fall of the Berlin Wall?
This German composer is known for his symphonies and the famous "Moonlight Sonata."
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
This German invention, developed by Karl Benz in 1886, revolutionized personal transportation worldwide.
What is the automobile?
This river is the longest river in Europe and flows through multiple countries, including Germany.
What is the Danube?
This program at WWU teaches not only the German language, but also offers a comprehensive dive into German culture, literature, history, and film through a multitude of unique classes.
What is the German Language Program?
This German state was established in 1949 and was run by its communist government until reunification in 1990.
What is East Germany (German Democratic Republic)?
This German philosopher, known for his critique of capitalism and his work "Das Kapital," had a significant influence on modern political thought.
Who is Karl Marx?
This famous pain reliever, patented in Germany in 1899 by Friedrich Bayer, is often used to reduce fever and relieve pain.
What is Aspirin?
This river is the longest in Germany, flowing through western cities like Bonn and Düsseldorf before emptying into the North Sea.
What is the Rhine?
WWU’s mascot, Victor E., is this type of Norse warrior.
This German monk and theologian initiated the Protestant Reformation in 1517 by posting his 95 theses, which criticized the Catholic Church's practices.
Who is Martin Luther?
This famous German politician served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021 and is known for her leadership during the European debt crisis.
Who is Angela Merkel?
This German company, known for its sports gear, was founded by Adolf Dassler and is recognized by its three-stripe logo.
What is Adidas?
This river flows through the city of Frankfurt and is one of the major tributaries of the Rhine.
What is the Main?
At WWU, students have many opportunities to take part in this kind of program, where a student spends a quarter or in some cases even a whole year in another country while earning credit towards their degree.
What is study abroad?
This German leader is known for unifying Germany in 1871 and serving as its first Chancellor.
Who is Otto von Bismarck?
This German physicist, known for his work on quantum mechanics and the uncertainty principle, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932.
Who is Werner Heisenberg?
Johannes Gutenberg, a German inventor, changed the world around 1440 with this invention that helped spread knowledge through books.
What is the printing press?
Known for its scenic vineyards, this river runs through the Mosel Valley in western Germany.
What is the Mosel?
This natural landmark, visible from many parts of WWU's campus, is a popular spot for hiking and skiing near Bellingham.
This city served as the capital of West Germany from 1949 until reunification in 1990, hosting the government and many political institutions.
What is Bonn?
This German playwright and poet, known for works like "Faust," is considered one of the greatest figures in German literature.
Who is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?
This groundbreaking invention, developed by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895, was the first form of electromagnetic radiation used in medicine, which significantly helped doctors make non-invasive diagnoses.
What is the X-Ray?
This river, which forms part of the border between Germany and Poland, is famous for its picturesque landscapes and historic towns.
What is the Oder?
Located on the WWU campus, this recreation center, named after an alumnus, includes rock climbing, a pool, and an indoor track.
What is the Wade King Rec Center?