Which German author is most famous for the drama entitled Faust?
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
100
What were the first names of the Brothers Grimm?
Jacob and Wilhelm
100
Where in munich is oktoberfest held?
die Theresienwiese
100
What is 16?
The Number of States in Germany
100
Who is the famous German actor who starred in such films as “The Edukators” and “Good Bye Lenin”, and also played a supporting role in the American films “Inglorious Basterds” and “The Bourne Ultimatum.”
Daniel Brühl
200
German musician is the composer of the Moonlight Sonata and the Ninth Symphony?
Johann Sebastian Bach
200
The Weimar Republic spanned how many years?
15 from 1918-1933
200
name the six breweries from munich that provide beer for the event
Spaten, Augustiner, Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, and Löwenbräu
200
What is Trier?
The oldest city in Germany
200
Who is the current Chancellor of Germany?
Angela Merkel
300
Which writer, born in German, was the author of such works as Siddhartha and The Glass Bead Game (Magister Ludi)?
Hermann Hesse
300
“The past is buried...no human power can bring it back to life." –Otto von Bismarck
Bismarck is known for his pragmatism; what term attributes this?
realpolitik
300
Which german prince started the celebration of "oktoberfest" with his marriage to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen?
Prince Ludwig of Bavaria
300
What is the Rhine River?
The main waterway for goods
300
What are the second two most popular sports after Soccer in Germany?
tennis and marksmanship
400
Which German artist from the Renaissance was famous for his woodcuts and prints?
Albrecht Duerer
400
Who wrote the lyrics of the German National Anthem?
August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben
400
What do the Germans call the people who overindulge and are seen passed out on the grounds?
Bierleichen
400
What are: Poland, Czech Republic, Austria,
Switzerland, France, Luxemburg, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark?
Neighbors of Germany
400
Which historical figure is the focus of a Museum that opened recently in Berlin?
Adolf Hitler
500
Which famous German helped the Americans design the Saturn V rocket that took Apollo astronauts to the Moon during the space race?
Werner von Braun
500
When was the first edition of Duden published? You may guess to within 10 years.
1870=> 1880 <=1890
500
About 10 million liters of beer are consumped on average at Oktoberfest. true or false?
FALSE on average its about 6,940,600 liters
500
What is end of Berlin Wall?
Significant event that occurred in 1990
500
Who wrote the incredibly popular German song:, “Männer”, released in 1984?