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100
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin.
100
What is the name of the German currency?
the Euro.
100
In a German school, who switches classrooms, the teacher or the students?
The teacher.
100
Which two greetings can be used in almost any social situation?
"Guten Morgen" & "Guten Tag"
100
What are the colors of the German flag?
Black, Red and Yellow.
200
How many states make up Germany?
16
200
True or False: Germans shop at small specialty stores.
True.
200
How is the German grading system different than ours?
They use numbers instead of letters.
200
True or False: German teenagers always call adults by their first name.
False; Teenagers NEVER call adults by their first name. They are always very formal when speaking to adults.
200
What is the system of measurement used in Germany?
The Metric System.
300
Which countries speak German?
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Luxemburg.
300
When Germans grocery shop they only buy for how many days?
1 or 2
300
True or False: German students must attend school all day.
False; German students only attend school in the mornings. The school does not provide lunch and they have more homework than students in the U.S.
300
If you order a glass of water in a German restaurant will it come with or without ice?
Without ice; Germans drink beverages at room temperature.
300
What year did the Berlin Wall come down?
1989
400
What is the country north of Germany?
Denmark.
400
True or False: Shoes and clothes are sized the same in Germany as they are in the U.S.
False; Shoes and clothes are sized completely different in Germany as they are in the U.S.
400
How many years of school must Germans complete?
9 years
400
When eating at a German restaurant, what is included in the price that is not included in restaurants in the U.S.?
The tip.
400
How many digits do local German phone numbers usually have?
4-7 digits.
500
What are the 3 countries that border Germany to the west?
France, Belgium, and Netherlands.
500
On "Langer Samstag" how late are large stores open?
until 6 p.m.
500
Which appendage do Germans use to start counting? (when counting on their fingers)
The thumb.
500
True or False: In big German cities the main roads are closed to traffic and are designated for pedestrians.
True.
500
In what month does Oktoberfest start and how long does it last?
It starts in September and last for two weeks.