Famous Germans
Who is Michael Müller?
What kind of beer do people drink in Cologne?
Kölsch
What is Cologne famous for?
This city is known for its carnival culture and its cathedral
Who drinks the first beer at Oktoberfest?
the mayor of Munich – cracks open the first barrel of beer, proclaiming ‘O’ zapft is’ (‘It’s tapped!’).
Approx. how many people live in Germany?
Germany has a population of 81 million people.
Christian Drosten
The leading virologist from Charité hospital
How much beer is in a Kölsch glass?
0,2l
What is special about Frankfurt?
This city is the only one in Germany with a significant skyline
When does the "Oktoberfest" take place and where?
The world's largest Volksfest is held in September in Munich
What did JFK say when he visited?
he infamously said “Ich bin ein Berliner,” which also translates to “I am a jelly donut.”
Who is Johannes Kepler?
Discovered the laws of planetary motion.
What is a „halver Hahn"?
Half a slice of rye bread ith a layer of butter, and cheese on top. It is usually served with medium-strong mustard, onions and pickles
How many castles are in Berlin?
there are 9 castles in Berlin! Most people just visit Schloss Charlottenburg. Köpenicker Schloss, Schloss Schönhausen and six former “mansions” are commonly referred to as Schösschen (little castles). If we add the castles around city limits, including the ones in Potsdam, Oranienburg, etc…the number goes way up!
What happens on Saint Nicholas Day/the 6th of December.
On this day German children find sweets in their shoes
Name 3 border countries to DE
Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
Who is Otto von Bismarck?
Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg, known as Otto von Bismarck, was a conservative German statesman who led the efforts for unification of Germany in 1871 and served as its first chancellor until 1890, in which capacity he dominated European affairs for two decades. He had previously been Minister President of Prussia (1862–1890) and Chancellor of the North German Confederation (1867–1871). He provoked three short, but politically relevant wars, against Denmark, Austria, and France. Following the victory against Austria, he abolished the supranational German Confederation and instead formed the North German Confederation as the first German national state, aligning the smaller North German states behind Prussia, and excluding Austria. Receiving the support of the independent South German states in the Confederation's defeat of France, he formed the German Empire – which also excluded Austria – and united Germany.Under his reign, the German Empire (1871–1918) became the first modern welfare state in the world, when he e.g. innovatively implemented the following: health insurance (1883), accident insurance (1884), pension insurance (1889).
What does the form of the real "Bavarian pretzel" symbolize according to EU regulations?
"Bayerische Brezel" is a protected term. The name comes from the Latin "Brachiatellium", little arm. According to EU regulations, the pretzel is a dough strand shaped to look like two arms folded in prayer
How many federal states does Germany have?
In total there are sixteen federal states which are partly sovereign
Why do we celebrate "German Unity Day" / "Tag der Deutschen Einheit"?
This day reminds of the German reunification in 1990 when West Germany and East Germany were unified
Name 2 famous German inventions
Germany boasts some of world’s most famous inventions – you can thank the Germans for the light bulb, the automated calculator, and the automobile. That’s not all – the Germans are also credited for the discovery of insulin, the invention of the clarinet, the pocket watch, television (partly), paraffin, petrol/gasoline & Diesel engines, the automobile engine, differential gear and other important devices, the motorcycle, the jet engine, the LCD screen and the Walkman.
Who is Adolf Dassler?
Founder of sportswear company Adidas
What does Haribo stand for?
Hans Riegel, Bonn
What is Schloß Neuschwanstein?
It is one of Europe's most famous (and picturesque) fairy tale castles in the South of Germany
What day is celebrated one day before "All Saints' Day"
Halloween (on the 31st of October)
What is not illegal to do in jail in DE?
Escape! German law maintains that it’s a basic human instinct to be free and therefore, prisoners have the right to escape jail. Escapes, however, rarely go unpunished because prisoners are held liable if they cause damage to property or inflict bodily harm against any individual upon their breakout.
Who is Karl Drais?
Inventor of the bicycle and typewriter (1821) among other things.
Why was Fanta invented?
This drink was invented for the German market because in war-time production of Coca Cola was difficult
What famous graphic artist, painter, sculptor and poet was born in Brühl?
Max Ernst
What happens on Saint Martin's day?
Saint Martin comes on a white horse, children sit around a campfire, sing songs and hold lanterns
Name 3 previous DE capital cities
Germany’s capital centre has shifted seven times – these cities have all at one time or another been capitals of modern-day German territory: Aachen (during the Carolingian Empire), Regensburg, Frankfurt-am-Main, Nuremberg, Berlin, Weimar (unofficially, during unrest in Berlin), Bonn (and East Berlin), and, since 1990, Berlin again.