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When was Ulrich von Hutten born?
April 21st, 1488
100
What are the 2 main religious beliefs of Germans?
Protestant and Catholic
100
What hand do the Germans place the fork in to eat with?
left
100
When is Oktoberfest?
beginning of September
100
Why do Germans feel getting a good education is very important?
provides credibility, social status and level of employment
200
Who had the final say over the Volkswagon beetle?
Adolph Hitler
200
What part of Germany does the Catholics and Protestants live in?
Catholics= Southern Protestants= Central and Northern
200
Germans wear their wedding rings on what hand?
right
200
What festival is in February
Karneval
200
How do Germans show respect to people?
displaying politeness and courtesy
300
When was did the French Revolution start?
1789
300
When was work completed on the Cologne cathedral?
1880
300
Before Germans leave a room full of people, what first must they do?
shake hands with everyone
300
What is their Thanksgiving called?
Erntedank
300
What are Germans boundries when communicating with others?
social distance, eye contact, touch and facial expressions
400
How many Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust?
6 million
400
What is the German words for heaven and hell?
heaven= himmel hell= holle
400
How do Germans hold there smokes?
between their index finger and their thumb
400
What color is the Hearse in Germany?
Silver
400
What do Germans pride themselves on?
being punctual for any appointment
500
When did Germany become a Nation?
1871
500
How long have churches and other historical buildings been preserved?
late 19th century
500
Name four physical traits
slender build longest head shaped strong chin pale complexion light eyes light blonde hair narrow features tallish stature
500
On their New Year's Eve festival, what do they get for gifts?
small marzipan pigs or cards with pigs chimney sweeps one pfenning coins horse shoes lady bugs four leaf clovers
500
what percentage of the population is Protestant and Roman Catholic
Protestant= 45% Roman Catholic= 37%