History
Before the adoption of the Euro in 1999, this German currency challenged both the dollar and pound sterling with its value.
What is the Deutschmark?
This Austrian classical composer, born in Salzburg, was destined for greatness even from a young age as a Wunderkind.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
U.S. President Ronald Reagan famously said this while standing in front of the Brandenburg Gate, speaking in support of German reunification.
What is "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall."?
These siblings, from Kassel, Germany, curated and collected many timeless fairy-tales, such as Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
Who are the Brothers Grimm?
This song talks about a shark's teeth, and was famously sang by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Frank Sinatra. It was originally written by Bertolt Brecht for his 1928 play in Berlin, Die Dreigroschenoper.
What is "Mack the Knife"?
This historical figure led the Reformation in the 16th century, nailing his 95 theses on a door.
Who is Martin Luther?
This German classic rock band sang about German reunification with their 1991 hit, Wind of Change.
Who are the Scorpions?
After the fall of the German Empire following the first World War, Germany became a republic for the first time after the constitution was signed in this city, which served as its namesake.
What is Weimar?
Schloss Neuschwanstein, finished by Bavarian King Ludwig II in 1884, served as the model and inspiration for this famous castle in the United States.
What is Cinderella's Castle / Disney Castle?
This author, writer of novels such as The Sorrows of Young Werther and Faust, is widely-regarded as the "Shakespeare" of the German world.
Who is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?
This one-in-a-lifetime, historic event was triggered during a press conference, due to a breakdown in public communication.
What is the Fall of the Berlin Wall?
This German rock band is widely known across the world for their shocking pyrotechnic display, theater, and songs such as Du Hast and Ich tu dir weh.
What is Rammstein?
While the capital of East Germany was Berlin, this city served as the capital for West Germany.
What is Bonn?
This Formula 1 driver, born in Kerpen, Germany, is tied with Lewis Hamilton for a record of 7 World Driver's Championship titles.
Who is Michael Schumacher?
This Austrian artist, especially known for his use of gold in his artwork, was the founder of the Vienna Secession.
Who is Gustav Klimt?
While Germany has been through various reiterations of itself throughout history, the idea of modern Germany was born in 1871 under this leader.
Who is Kaiser Wilhelm I?
This 80's German pop singer reached international fame with her 1983 song, 99 Luftballons.
Who is Nena?
Angela Merkel, who served as the Chancellor of Germany from 2005-2021, received her Ph.D in this subject.
What is chemistry?
This German man invented the printing press in 1440, leading to a printing revolution.
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
This minimalist, functional architecture style focuses on large, open-spaces that utilize the surroundings. It was founded by Walter Gropius in 1919 in Weimar, Germany.
What is Bauhaus?
What is Trier?
This 80's singer, known for his hit songs, "Rock Me, Amadeus" and "Der Kommissar" is buried in Vienna's Zentralfriedhof.
Who is Falco?
This political figure could boast that his tenure as German chancellor was the longest -- 22 years, 262 days.
Who is Otto von Bismarck?
The first Oktoberfest, held in 1810, was originally held for this reason.
What is the marriage of King Ludwig I and Princess Theresa?
Born in 1877, this German-Swiss author gained fame through his many works, most notably Steppenwolf and Siddhartha.
Who is Hermann Hesse?