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1
What important event in German history occurred on Christmas, 800 AD?
The defeat of Muslim forces under Charles Martel
The defeat of Napoleon's forces at Waterloo
the coronation of Charles the Great
the coronation of Frederick the Great
2
This German-born scientist developed a famous "theory of general relativity."
Heinrich Hertz
Albert Einstein
Werner Heisenberg
Georg Ohm
3
This city is the capital of Austria
Wien
Linz
Graz
Klagenfurt
4
This Bavarian delicacy is a sausage that is only eaten in the morning
Bratwurst
Blutwurst
Weisswurst
Knackwurst
5
This river flows through southern Germany on its way to the Black Sea.
the Oder
the Rhine
the Danube
the Elbe
6
What does the following phrase mean: "Morgen, morgen, nur nicht heute, sagen alle faule Leute"
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
A penny saved is a penny earned
Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today
It's all Greek to me
7
What is Germany's third biggest city, and Bavaria's capital?
Bremen
Munich
Hamburg
Stuttgart
8
This mountain range in the southernmost part of Germany is one of the biggest in the world.
Erzgebirge
Alpengebirge
Wiehengebirge
Harzgebirge
9
This incredible treat is similar to a funnel cake, often served with plum sauce
Sachertorte
Bienenstich
Linzertorte
Kaiserschmarrn
10
This German composer created many beautiful works, even after he went deaf.
Mozart
Bach
Beethoven
Wagner
11
What is weird about German asparagus?
It is huge.
It is purple.
It is white.
It is tiny.
12
What is a "Backpfeifengesicht"?
a face in dire need of a fist
being happy at someone else's misfortune
weight put on due to emotional eating
leaving a party without saying goodbye
13
This German inventor created the modern soccer shoe with screw-in cleats.
Rudolf Dassler
Rudolf Diesel
Adolf Diesel
Adolf Dassler
14
This German snack was made to mimic the crossed arms of praying monks.
Berliner
Franzbrötchen
Erdnussflips
Brezeln
15
How many World Cup titles in Men's soccer has Germany won?
5
3
4
6
16
In which year did East and West Germany reunite?
1989
1988
1991
1990
17
This German rock band was famous for hits "Rock you like a Hurricane" and "Winds of Change"
Slayer
The Spyders
Ratt
The Scorpions
18
This German scientist developed an alcohol thermometer
Fahrenheit
Celsius
Kelvin
Budweiser
19
What does the following phrase mean: "Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Baum"
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
A penny saved is a penny earned
Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today
It's all Greek to me
20
By which title was Adolf Hitler addressed?
Kommissar
Führer
Kaiser
Majestät
21
This river flows through the western side of Germany, forming part of the border to France.
the Oder
the Rhine
the Danube
the Elbe
22
This is Austria's highest mountain...
Zugspitze
Triglav
Großglockner
Matterhorn
23
This sugary delight was created by Hans Riegel in the city of Bonn.
caramel flavored hard candies
gummi bears
cotton candy
sugar-roasted almonds
24
What is the approximate population of Germany?
84 Million
74 Million
54 Million
64 Million
25
Who is the current chancellor of Germany?
Olaf Scholz
Helmut Schmidt
Friedrich Merz
Gerhard Schröder
26
This region is located in Italy, but is primarily German-speaking...
Westtirol (West Tyrol)
Südtirol (South Tyrol)
Osttirol (East Tyrol)
Nordtirol (North Tyrol)
27
Who was the creator of the Volkswagen Beetle?
Gottlieb Daimler
Ferdinand Porsche
Rudolf Diesel
Karl Benz
28
What is "Schadenfreude"?
leaving a party without saying goodbye
weight put on due to emotional eating
A face in dire need of a fist
being happy at someone else's misfortune
29
This German scientist developed a set of laws of planetary motion.
Johannes Kepler
Robert Bunsen
Nicolas Copernicus
Tycho Brahe
30
What is Germany's second biggest city, and first biggest port city?
Hamburg
Bremen
Berlin
Schwerin
31
Who is the current captain of the German National Soccer Team (men)?
Leon Goretzka
Leroy Sane
Manuel Neuer
Joshua Kimmich
32
Of how many states is Germany comprised?
14
15
13
16
33
Which German city is believed to be Germany's oldest?
Berlin
Augsburg
Heidelberg
Trier
34
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin
Munich
Bonn
Cologne
35
This city is the capital of Switzerland.
Basel
Zürich
Bern
Luzern
36
What is "Kummerspeck"?
leaving a party without saying goodbye
weight put on due to emotional eating
sorrow felt at the state of the world
overwhelming desire to travel
37
This delicious bit of heaven was developed in Germany, but is actually Turkish.
Currywurst
Gyro
Shawarma
Döner
38
During which Olympics held in Germany were members of the Israeli Olympic team assassinated?
Cologne
Munich
Berlin
Oberammergau
39
This German scientist developed a ballistic missile called the V-2 rocket in the 1940s.
Wernher von Braun
Werner Heisenberg
Robert Oppenheimer
Albert Einstein
40
What important event in German history occurred in 1871?
unification under Otto von Bismarck
coronation of Frederick the Great
reunification under Helmut Kohl
coronation of Charles the Great
41
This sweet treat from Lübeck is made from a mixture of almonds and sugar.
Lebkuchen
Stollen
Dulce de Leche
Marzipan
42
What is Germany's highest mountain?
Großglockner
Zugspitze
Triglav
Matterhorn
43
Which German dude is an NBA all-star and potential hall of famer? He played for the Mavericks.
Moritz Wagner
Dirk Nowitzki
Detlef Schrempf
Dennis Schröder
44
Which German city has Germany's oldest university?
Berlin
Munich
Cologne
Heidelberg
45
What does the following phrase mean: "Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof"
Don't put off until tomorrow, what you can do today.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
It's all Greek to me.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
