Pop Culture
What is the real name of the artist known as Lady Gaga?
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Which German city has the largest population:
a) Düsseldorf
b) Cologne
c) Frankfurt
d) Stuttgart
b) Cologne (1,02 Mio.)
Frankfurt (749.596)
Düsseldorf (616.319)
Stuttgart (613.111)
Which city hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup final?
Berlin
Who is commonly credited with creating the first printing press?
The first printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440 in Mainz, Germany.
What did Jesus say is the most important commandment?
a) Don’t steal
b) Love God and love others
c) Go to church
d) Obey the law
b) Love God and love others
What was the name of the fictional coffee shop where the characters in Friends frequently hung out?
Central Perk
Which country has the most time zones?
France (12 times zones due to overseas territories)
Russia (11 time zones)
USA (11 time zones)
China (1 time zone)
What do the rings in the Olympics represent?
The Olympic rings represent the unity of athletes from five continents: Africa, the Americas (North and South), Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
In which year was Düsseldorf officially granted city rights?
13th century (1288)
How many of each animal did Noah take on the ark?
"Two of each unclean animal, but seven pairs of clean animals" (Genesis 7:2)
What was the name of the virtual pet craze that swept the world in the late 1990s?
a) Furby
b) Tamagotchi
c) Pogs
d) Beanie Babies
B) Tamagotchi
Which German city is famous for having one of the largest Christmas trees in the world each year?
Dortmund
It's made from thousands of trees bundled together to form a gigantic tree-shaped structure in the city center.
How many dimples does an average golf ball have?
An average golf ball usually has between 300 and 500 dimples.
Which empire was ruled by Suleiman the Magnificent during its golden age in the 16th century?
The Ottoman Empire
Who was the oldest person in the Bible?
Methuselah lived 969 years (Genesis 5:27)
Who composed the original score for the 1997 film Titanic? (original music written specifically to accompany a film)
a) Hans Zimmer
b) Ennio Morricone
c) John Williams
d) James Horner
d) James Horner
Which direction does the Rhine flow through Düsseldorf?
a) west to east
b) north to south
c) east to west
d) south to north
d) South to north
What number sits to the right of the number "20" on a standard dartboard?
1
The United States bought Alaska from which country?
The Alaska Purchase was when the United States bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867.
In the Pentateuch, what is the meaning of the Hebrew term “Shema,” and where is it found?
a) “Blessed,” Deuteronomy 10:12
b) “Hear,” Deuteronomy 6:4
c) “Peace,” Numbers 6:24
d) “Covenant,” Exodus 19:5
b) “Hear,” Deuteronomy 6:4
"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one."
Who was the first actor to play James Bond in a official EON Productions film?
a) Barry Nelson
b) George Lazenby
c) Roger Moore
d) Timothy Dalton
a) Barry Nelson
The "Rheinturm" in Düsseldorf doubles as a clock. What unique feature does it have?
It has a light sculpture that tells time (Lichtzeitpegel).
How many panels does a traditional soccer ball have?
32 panels (20 hexagons and 12 pentagons)
What are the seven wonders of the ancient world?
1) The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
2) The Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Iraq
3) The Statue of Zeus at Olympia in Greece
4) The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus in Turkey
5) The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus in Turkey
6) The Colossus of Rhodes in Greece
7) The Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt
Where in the Bible do we find the story of an iron axe head miraculously floating on water?
a) 2 Kings 6
b) Judges 4
c) Exodus 15
d) 1 Kings 18
a) 2 Kings 6:1–7
God cared enough to help someone recover a borrowed tool. God’s power isn’t limited to “big miracles”, He cares about your everyday worries.