Famous Germans
History
German Companies
Geography
Traditions
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This German-American invented blue jeans during the American Gold Rush.
Who is Levi Strauss.
100
These were the four zones of occupation in post-World War II Germany.
What is America, French, Soviet and British?
100
Candy maker. Bonn.
What is Haribo?
100
The capital of Germany.
What is Berlin?
100
This German tradition was brought to America by immigrants who every December decorated this with candles and a hidden pickle.
What is a Christmas tree?
200
This Austrian patent clerk helped create a better understanding of the universe through his theories on general relativity.
Who is Albert Einstein
200
Otto Von Bismark and Kaiser Wilhelm I were from this country, before become "Germans" in 1871.
What is Prussia?
200
Pistol Manufacturer. Deutsch-Wagram, Austria.
What is Glock?
200
A major German river which has often served as the western border of Germany.
What is the Rhine?
200
In Germany, it's called Karneval. In New Orleans, it's called this.
What is Mardi Gras?
300
Born in Bonn, his most famous works are his 5th, 7th & 9th symphonies, "The Moonlight Sonata" and "Fur Elise."
Who is Beethoven?
300
The Rhine served as the frontier between "Germania" and this ancient Empire.
What is the Roman Empire?
300
Maker of the Beetle, Passat and Jetta. Wolfsburg.
What is Volkswagen?
300
This mountain range spans Switzerland, Southern Germany and Austria.
What are the Alps?
300
From an old German legend about a bird whose wings became frozen and became a rabbit, we have this treat-bringing character.
What is the Easter Bunny?
400
Coach of the U.S. Men's National soccer team and former World Cup winning German.
Who is Jurgen Klinsmann?
400
100 years ago last month, this conflict began with an assassination in Sarajevo.
What is World War I?
400
Apparel line started by Adolf Dassler. Herzogenaurach. Brother Rudolf founded Puma.
What is Adidas?
400
The capital of Austria.
What is Vienna?
400
A celebration of King Ludwig I of Bavaria's wedding on October 12th, this festival now begins each year in September.
What is Oktoberfest?
500
She's got talent. This German-born model has been a reality t.v. staple recently, famously dismissing Project Runway contestants with, "Auf Wiedersehen."
Who is Heidi Klum?
500
Sparking the Reformation, he's famous for telling the Pope 95 reasons he was leaving and translating the Bible for the first time into German.
Who is Martin Luther?
500
C-Class, E-Class or SLK? This auto-maker has been at it since 1926. Stuttgart.
What is Mercedes-Benz?
500
A tiny country which shares a border with Austria and Switzerland.
What is Lichtenstein?
500
Every December 6th, this Saint comes to visit, though not from the North Pole, to put treats in the shoes of good boys and girls.
Who is Saint Nikolaus?