Geography
Is the tallest point in Germany over or under 3000 m?
Under 3000 m: the Zugspitze in southern Bavaria at 2962 m above sea level.
Germany is the biggest consumer of beer per capita in Europe. True or false?
False, it's ONLY the fourth biggest consumer (with 99 l per year). The first is the Czech Republic, the second Austria and the third Romania (in 2018).
About how many German dialects are there?
The estimations range from 50 to 250.
What is the dominating taxi car brand in Germany?
Mercedes-Benz
When did Berlin become the capital of Germany (in recent history)? (Bonus points if you can name the former capital)
1990 (with the German reunification)
In what time of the year does the famous beer festival Oktoberfest take place?
Mostly in September, with a few days in October.
How to write the letter ß using other letters in the alphabet?
It is called a "sharp S" (also Eszett) and can be replaced with "ss".
Why do Germans never congratulate someone before the actual date of their birthday (or celebrate it earlier)?
Because they consider it bad luck. They believe that if someone congratulates the person earlier, then they will die before their birthday.
Germany shares a border with 9 countries, including France, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium and Austria. Name the 4 other countries!
Denmark, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Luxembourg (no other European country has more neighbours).
What is considered extremely rude by Germans while toasting?
Not looking the other people in the eye. There's even a curse which will haunt those who don't do it.
What are the three German articles?
Der, die, das
Which of these is NOT a German invention: snow globe, the world's first digital computer, earplugs and the printing press.
Which 3 of the federal states (Bundesländer) of Germany are "city states"?
Out of the sixteen Bundesländer, Bremen, Hamburg and Berlin are cities (so-called "city-states").
What is Spätzle?
Spätzle are Swabian egg noodles that are usually have in irregular shapes. They are typically served as a side dish with meat and gravy.
In which countries is German the only official language?
In Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein. It is also an official language in as the official language in Switzerland, Luxemburg, and Belgium (but not the only one).
How narrow is the most narrow street in the world (according to Guinness World Records): Spreuerhofstraße?
The street in Reutlingen is 31 cm at its narrowest.