Where is German Spoken? Where is Germany located?
How many countries speak German as an official language?
List the countries.
6 countries
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, and Belgium
+ South Tyrol
When does Oktoberfest start?
mid or late September
When is the Federal Day of Thanksgiving?
the third Sunday of September
Fluffy shredded pancakes topped with jams, sauces, and dry fruits
Kaiserschmarrn
What is Germany's top sport at the Summer Olympics?
canoeing
True or False:
German is the most spoken native language within the European Union.
True!
What types of things might you see at Oktoberfest?
parades
drinks
foods
dancing
Polka music
What is a typical food for people to eat on the Federal Day of Thanksgiving?
Plum pie
What is the name of this food?
pastry made of wheat dough tied into a knot
Brezel
What are Austria's and Switzerland's top sports at the Winter Olympics?
Alpine Skiing
How many countries surround Germany?
List the countries that touch Germany's borders.
Poland
Czech Republic
Austria
Switzerland
France
Luxembourg
Belgium
The Netherlands
Denmark
What is the name of the celebration for the arrival of Spring?
Maifest
What animal do people walk on New Year's Eve in Austria?
What is the name of this treat?
small balls of marzipan coated in praline cream and dipped in bittersweet chocolate
Mozartkugel
Which country's top Winter Olympics sport is luge?
Germany
What are the DACH countries?
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Munich, Bavaria
Germany
True or false:
There are no parties allowed in Vienna, Austria during New Year's Eve.
FALSE!
There are many parties and lots of people in the street.
What is the name of this food?
a type of German sausage made of pork
Bratwurst
What is Germany's most popular sport?
Fußball
What does the name DACH countries come from?
The license plates of the 3 countries
D - Germany (Deutschland)
A - Austria
CH - Switzerland
With the Maibaum (maypole) that is decorated to show off the history and crafts of the town.
Which country celebrates the Federal Day of Thanksgiving?
Switzerland
Why are the Ritter sport chocolate bars square shaped?
How many times has Germany won the world cup?
When did they win?
4 times
1954
1974
1990
2014