Human Environment Interaction
What is the name of the forest in Germany that is believed to be over 1,000 years old and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its ecological significance?
The Primeval Beech Forest of the Carpathians (Urwald von Buchenwald Karpaten)
Which architect designed the famous Berlin Philharmonic concert hall, which is known for its unique shape and exceptional acoustics?
Hans Scharoun
What is the name of the underground repository for radioactive waste in Germany, which has been under construction since 2002 and was scheduled to begin operations in the mid-2020s?
The Konrad Repository
Which body of water borders Germany to the north and is the largest brackish-water estuary in the world, home to a unique ecosystem?
The Baltic Sea
What is the name of the literary movement in Germany that emerged in the late 18th century, characterized by a focus on emotion, individualism, and nature, and exemplified by writers such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?
Sturm und Drang
What is the name of the city in Germany that has implemented a successful "green roofs" program, which encourages the construction of rooftop gardens and vegetation to mitigate urban heat islands and improve air quality?
Stuttgart
Which famous architect designed the glass dome on top of the Reichstag building in Berlin?
Norman Foster
Which natural resource is Germany the world's leading producer of, accounting for about a third of the global production?
Lignite (brown coal)
What is the highest mountain in Germany, located in the Bavarian Alps?
Zugspitze
Which famous German composer is known for his works such as the Ninth Symphony and "Für Elise"?
Ludwig van Beethoven
What is the name of the German government's initiative to transition the country's energy sector to renewable sources and phase out nuclear power, which was started in 2010?
Energiewende
What is the name of the famous church in Cologne, which is known for its Gothic architecture and two towering spires?
Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)
Which German state is the largest producer of wind power in the country and has a goal to generate 100% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050?
Schleswig-Holstein
Which major German city is known as the "Gateway to the World" and has one of the largest ports in Europe?
Hamburg
Who is the author of the novel "The Neverending Story," which was made into a popular film in 1984?
Michael Ende
What is the name of the largest artificial lake in Germany, created by the damming of the River Havel and used for hydroelectric power generation?
Lake Plauer See
Which city in Germany is known for its modernist architecture and is home to the Bauhaus University, which was founded by Walter Gropius?
Dessau
What is the name of the natural gas pipeline that runs from Russia to Germany, which has been a source of controversy and geopolitical tensions?
Nord Stream
Which German state has the smallest land area and is located entirely within the boundaries of another state?
Bremen
Which famous German artist and printmaker is known for his works such as "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" and "Melencolia I"?
Albrecht Dürer
What is the name of the world's first national park, established in 1871 in Germany?
National park Berchtesgaden
What is the name of the most famous castle in Germany, which served as an inspiration for Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle?
Neuschwanstein Castle
What is the name of the famous German river that is known for its wine-growing regions and is the longest tributary of the Rhine?
The Moselle (Mosel)
Which river is the longest in Germany, running from the Black Forest to the North Sea?
The Rhine
What is the name of the famous beer festival held annually in Munich, Germany?
Oktoberfest