Wall Facts
German Idioms
Berlin
History of the Wall
Geography
100
In what year was the wall first erected
1961
100
Fill in the missing word to this German idiom: “Alles hat eine Ende, nur die ____ hat zwei
Wurst
100
What animal is Berlin's mascot?
bear
100
Who said: “Ich bin ein Berliner”
JFK
100
Which two seas boarder Germany?
The North Sea and the Baltic Sea
200
How long was the wall
170 km
200
What is the English version of this German idiom: “Die Sache hat ein Aber?
But there's a catch
200
In what year did Berlin become the capital of Germany?
1990
200
What do you call people who took little parts of the Wall?
Mauerspecht
200
What of these four countries boarder Germany? a. Austria b. Poland c. Denmark d. Luxembourg
All of them
300
About how many watch towers did the wall have?
300
300
What is the German version of this English phrase: “When in Rome, do as the Romans
Andere Länder, andere Sitten
300
To which Bundesland does Berlin belong?
Berlin (It is both a city and a state)
300
What famous American singer performed at the Reunification Party
Hasselhof
300
How mandy Budeslaender does Deutschland have?
16
400
About how many people successfully crossed the wall? A. 300 B. 1000 C. 3000 D. 5000
5000
400
What is the German version of this English phrase: “Year after year”?
Alle Jahre wieder
400
In what year did Berlin celebrate it's 750th birthday?
1987
400
Who said: “Mr. Gorbachev Tear down this Wall?”
Reagen
400
What is the biggest island in Germany? a. Usedom b. Ruegen c. Helgoland d. Drasst
Ruegen
500
On what day was the wall torn down?
October 3rd, 1989
500
What is the English version of this German idiom: “Darauf kannst du Gift nehmen a. You can take poison on it b. You can bet your life on it c. I’ll take it to my grave d. I swear on my grave
You can bet your life on it
500
Which of the following was Berlin NOT a capital for? A. Weimar Republic B. Kingdom of Prussia C. German Empire D. West Germany
West Germany
500
Who was the Chancellor of West Germany when the Wall came down? A. Helmut Kohl B. Angela Merkel C. Otto von Bismark D. Gerhard Schroeder
Helmut Kohl
500
What river is the natural east boarder? a. Rhein b. Oder c. Havel d. Weider
Oder