Bamberg Fasching Quiz for German III/IV

Question 1

Which alcoholic drink is Bamberg well known for?

Accepted Answer

Rauchbier

Question 2

Costume wearing during Fasching is similar to what in the US?

Accepted Answer

Halloween

Question 3

What Catholic event is Fasching associated with?

Accepted Answer

Overindulgence before Lent

Question 4

Who is likely depicted in the stone statue within the Bamberg Cathedral?

Accepted Answer

Stephen I

Question 5

What is the name of the previously mentioned statue?

Accepted Answer

Bamberger Reiter

Question 6

Which brewery is best known for its Bamberger Rauchbier?

Accepted Answer

Schlenkerla

Question 7

Which German city is known for its extremely large Fasching/Karneval festival?

Accepted Answer

Köln

Question 8

Which of these is not a name for the celebration?

Accepted Answer

Partyzeit

Question 9

What is the name of the river that flows through Bamberg?

Accepted Answer

Regnitz

Question 10

When was the University in Bamberg established?

Accepted Answer

1647

Question 11

Which Bundesland is Bamberg in?

Accepted Answer

Bayern

Question 12

What is a common sight on the streets during Fasching?

Accepted Answer

Floats and Parades

Question 13

What is a main specialty subject at the University of Bamberg?

Accepted Answer

Human Sciences

Question 14

When was the town first historically mentioned?

Accepted Answer

902

Question 15

When was the first Fasching celebrated?

Accepted Answer

Medieval Times

Question 16

What day does Fasching (Karneval) take place?

Accepted Answer

The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday

Question 17

What do people wear during Fasching?

Accepted Answer

Costumes

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