German States
Culture
Food
History
Misc.
100
In which part of the country is the German state of Bavaria located? (i.e. north, south, east or west)
South
100
Which festival occurs primarily in September? ...contrary to what many think when they hear its name.
Octoberfest
100
What is the most common side-dish that accompanies German meals?
Potatoes
100
Which 2 major conflicts did Germany participate in (and lose as a result) during the 20th centruy?
WWI & WWII
100
Name one German car manufacturer.
Audi, BMW, VW, Mercedes, etc.
200
Which German state is also the capital of the country?
Berlin
200
Which historically German Christmas tradition do most Christmas-observant Americans follow each year?
Use of a Christmas tree
200
What is the name of the famous German / Austrian dish that consists of flat, tenderized meat that is breaded and then fried in oil?
Schnitzel
200
During the Cold War, what was built in Berlin that caused tensions to mount and families to be separated?
The Berlin Wall
200
Which German thinkers are credited with developing the idea of communism?
Marx & Engels
300
Which German state is 2nd largest city-state and also home to the country's largest port?
Hamburg
300
Name at least one classical musician of German descent.
Mozart, J.S. Bach, C.E. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Wagner, etc.
300
Which style of bread is Germany (especially in the south) most famous for?
Bretzeln (Pretzels)
300
What was the full name of the former East German state?
Deutsche Demokratische Republik (German Democratic Republic)
300
What is the population of Germany?
84.1 Million (estimated, as of 2025)
400
How many German states are there?
16
400
Which holiday celebration is the city of Cologne (Köln) most famous for?
Karneval!
400
What is the most popular street food in Germany?
Döner
400
In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
400
Which 2 seas does Germany touch?
North Sea & Baltic Sea
500
What do German jokingly refer to as the country's '17th state'?
Mallorca
500
In German culture, when is it inappropriate to wish someone a happy birthday?
Any time before the actual birthday
500
Name the style of ice cream most popular in German Eiscafes. (Think sundae-related, Italian inspired...)
Spaghettieis (Spaghetti Ice Cream)
500
Which famous German politician is credited with the idea of forming the first unified German state?
Otto von Bismark
500
How many counties does Germany border? (Bonus points if you can name them!)
9. Denmark, Poland, Czechia, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, & The Netherlands.