Common Knowledge
Important
Dates
Notable
Figures
Scientists &
Inventors
Musicians
100
3.4 million call this largest German city home
What is Berlin?
100
On this night, the Berlin Wall was dismantled.
100
Born a German national, she lost her citizenship in 1941 and gained international fame posthumously after her diary was published
Who is Anne Frank?
100
This German military officer developed a lighter-than-air vehicle
Who is Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin?
100
He was a crucial transitional figure from the Classical to Romantic eras, he still is one of the most famous and influential of all composers; he lived 1770-1827
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
200
The longest river in Germany, NOT the Danube or the Elbe
What is the Rhine?
200
On this date, Germany surrendered unconditionally to Soviet and Allied commanders
What is May 8, 1945.
200
He developed several methods of analyzing gases; he is best known for inventing a famous burner
Who is Robert Bunsen?
200
He was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the general theory of relativity, which is one of the two pillars of modern physics
Who is Albert Einstein?
200
This German Baroque period composer was also an organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist; he lived 1685-1750
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?
300
The name of the monetary unit used as German currency before the Euro was introduced
What is Deutsche mark?
300
In the year of President von Hindenburg's death, Hitler began full-scale rearmament, disregarding the Treaty of Versailles
What is 1934?
300
This group is believed to be the first inhabitants of Germany
Who are the Celts?
300
In 1885, this German inventor and mechanical engineer designed and built the world's first practical automobile to be powered by an internal-combustion engine
Who is Karl Benz?
300
He was a prolific and influential composer during the Classical era; he lived 1756-1791
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart)?
400
This is the busiest airport in Germany
What is Frankfurt (FRA) Airport?
400
Celebrated on October 3rd, this holiday marks the anniversary of German Reunification
What is Tag der Deutschen Einheit (Unity Day)?
400
He was the architect of a new Germany unity after wars with Denmark (1864), Austria (1866), and France (1870-1871)
Who is Otto von Bismarck?
400
In his 1724 article, this inventor explained the temperature scale named after him (invented in 1714)
Who is Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit?
400
This style of music is named after the rhythmical sound usually made by the tuba; it's often associated with polka and played by the brass bands in beer halls
What is Oom-pah, Oompah or Umpapa? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oom-pah.mid
500
The first female and current Chancellor of Germany
Angela Merkel
500
On January 18th of this year, King Wilhelm I of Prussia was proclaimed the German emperor
What is 1871?
500
From 1438-1806 this family ruled the Holy Roman Empire
Who is the Hapsburg line?
500
Inventor of an innovative printing press machine that used movable type
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
500
In the 12th century to the 14th centuries, they were called "love poets"- traveling musicians who left behind a vast body of literature
What are minnesingers?