German Food
Everyone's favorite German sausage
What is Bratwurst?
The first Oktoberfest was held in celebration of this event.
What is a wedding or marriage?
It was held to celebrate Crown Prince Ludwig's marraiage to Princess Teresa. The entire city of Munich was invited to the event.
This high mountain range in Germany is often assicated with Switzerland.
What is the Alps?
This hydrogen-filled German airship exploded while attempting to land in Lakehurst NJ
What is the Hindenburg?
Well known scientist who created the formula e=mc^2
Who is Albert Einstein?
The drink often used during Octoberfest
What is Bier?
Beer produced in Germany is darker and stronger than traditional North American beer. Beer made in Munich's breweries are the only served during the festival.
This is a traditional outfit worn by women on Oktoberfest. it consists of a dress withy low neckline, tight waist. gathered skirt and apron.
What is a dirndl (DERN duhl)?
The position of the bow signifies the wearer's relationship status. The bow is tied on the right for those in a relationship and on the left for singles.
This type of clock orginates in Germany
What is the Cuckoo Clock?
The year Germany was divided into east and west Germany
What is 1949?
Musical Composer who went deaf and made Fur Elise
Who is Beethoven?
This hard twisted bread became the snack of choice on airline when peanuts became too expensive to serve.
What is a pretzel? In German, pertzels are called "Brezln" and are served with mustard for dipping.
Oktoberfest is clebrated every year spanning these two Fall months.
What is September and October?
It begins in September and runs throught the first weekedn in October.
it is Germany's largest River.
What is the Rhine?
The year the Berlin Wall was constructed
What is 1961?
The man who led the German reformation
Who is Martin Luther?
This type of delicious type of bear was created in germany in 1922.
What is a gummy bear?
Oktoberfest was first held in this century
What is the 19th century?
The inaugural event was held in 1810.
This 2 Wheel vehicle was first made in Germany
What is a bicycle?
The Year the Berlin Wall fell
What is 1989?
This modern day medicine was made in 1897 by Felix Hoffman
What is aspirin?
The food oftenly mistaken as a German dessert
What is German Chocolate cake?
This U.S. city hosts the largest Oktoberfest in America.
What is Cincinnati?
it is called Oktoberfest Zinzinnati and hosts approximately a half a million guests.
This Germany highway system is similar to US interstates but has no speed limit. what is the name of this?
What is Autobahn?
The year Martin Luther posted his 95 Thesis
What is 1517?
Famous German Philosopher who famously said, “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.”
Who is Fredrich Nietzsche?