Schools
How many grade levels do they have? We have K-12, do they have the same?
They have K-12 in some schools but K-13 in others depending on where and what school.
What is the largest Fast Food Chain in Germany?
By number of sales, profit and number of stores it is McDonalds.
Which former German Kingdom first United Germany?
Prussia united the Germans first militarily and then politically in 1871.
Why are German Political Parties different than the ones in the US?
In the US, parties work as two separate groups instead of working together.
What other countries in the EU has German as their official language? (name one)
Austria and Luxembourg also uses German as their language.
How long is their Summer Vacation in weeks?
Their Summer Vacation is only six weeks long!
What is the largest meal of the day?
Breakfast is the largest meal of the day for Germans.
What country did Germany defeat first after originally uniting?
France lost after Emperor Napoleon III was captured and signed a peace treaty.
Who are the Dual Heads of the German Executive Branch? (Positions or People)
The President (Frank-Walter Steinmeier) and Chancellor (Olaf Scholz)
Why are Supermarkets less used to buy foods than Speciality Stores?
Speciality Stores tend to be seen as more trusted and Supermarkets are mostly for harder to find items.
What are some required classes both here and in German Schools? (name at least two)
History, Biology, Chemistry and Civics are the main ones but there are more.
What are some common crops grown there? (Guess two)
Corn (maize), wheat, barley, rye, oats and potatoes
During the Cold War, how many Occupation Zones was Germany broken into?
4 Occupation Zones
What is a Governing Coalition?
A Governing Coalition is when several political parties work together!
How many different colored bins are there for recyclables?
There are 5 colored bins and a 6th, brown bin for compostables!
How much do you pay on average for a private college? How much do you pay for a public college?
Public college is free, in private college you pay around 250 Euros, this doesn't cover anywhere to stay however.
Why are many American foods and drinks banned in Germany?
High amounts of chemicals are to blame
What year was Germany formed?
Germany was formed in 1871
When did East and West Germany unite?
They united 1989 at the end of the Cold War!
How many languages does the average German know? Is this more or less than the US?
Nearly everyone is at least bilingual, which is much more common than the US.
What is their grading scale like? What is a passing grade? What is a failing grade?
1 to 6 grading scale, anything between 1 and 4 are passing and 5 and 6 are failing.
What is the name of the program who runs the Food Banks across Germany and roughly how many are there (round to the nearest 100)?
The name of the program is Tafel (table) and there are 934 (rounded to 900).
What major Holiday started in Germany? What major addition did they add in the 18th to 19th Century ?
Christmas on December 25 and creating the first Christmas trees!
What type of Government does Germany have? What is the name of the building that it is run from?
Federal Republic or Parliamentary Republic and it is run from the Reichstag Building!
When was their Current National flag first adopted? When was it adopted by the Modern Germany?
1848 for German Confederation and 1989 for Modern Germany!