German States
In which part of the country is the German state of Bavaria located? (i.e. north, south, east or west)
South
Which festival occurs primarily in September? ...contrary to what many think when they hear its name.
Octoberfest
What is the most common side-dish that accompanies German meals?
Potatoes
Which 2 major conflicts did Germany participate in (and lose as a result) during the 20th centruy?
WWI & WWII
Name one German car manufacurer.
Audi, BMW, VW, Mercedes, etc.
Which German state is also the capital of the country?
Berlin
Which historically German Christmas tradition do most Christmas-observant Americans follow each year?
Use of a Christmas tree
What is the name of the dish that consists of flat, tenderized meat that is breaded and then fried in oil?
Schnitzel
During the Cold War, what was built in Berlin that caused tensions to mount and families to be separated?
The Berlin Wall
Which German thinkers are credited with developing the idea of communism?
Marx & Engels
Which German state is 2nd largest city-state and also home to the country's largest port?
Hamburg
Name at least one classical musician of German descent.
Mozart, J.S. Bach, C.E. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Wagner, etc.
Which style of bread is Germany (especially in the south) most famous for?
Bretzeln (Pretzels)
What was the full name of the former East German state?
Deutsche Demokratische Republik (German Democratic Republic)
What is the population of Germany?
83.8 Million (as of 2024)
How many German states are there?
16
What are the typical names of folk dress used in Bavaria?
Lederhosen & Dirndl
What is the most popular street food in Germany?
Döner
In which year did East and West Germany formally reunite?
1990
Which 2 seas does Germany touch?
North Sea & Baltic Sea
What do German jokingly refer to as the country's '17th state'?
Mallorca
In German culture, when is it inappropriate to wish someone a happy birthday?
Any time before the actual birthday
Name the style of ice cream most popular in German Eiscafes. (Think sundae-related, Italian inspired...)
Spaghettieis (Spaghetti Ice Cream)
Which famous German politician is credited with the idea of forming the first unified German state?
Otto von Bismark
How many counties does Germany border? (Bonus points if you can name them!)
9. Denmark, Poland, Czechia, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, & The Netherlands.