How much do you know about Germany?

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Germany is located in Central Europe. It's one of the strongest economies in the world, it has a wide cultural spectrum, and its history is intense. There are many interesting facts to know about this nation.

But how much do you know about it? Wanna find out? Then take this "Quiz Trip" through Germany's history, geography, traditions, language and much more! Enjoy!

Created by: BirdyFansGER
  1. Let's start with an easy one: What would the ancient Romans call the area which Germany is located on?
  2. During the Cold War, Germany was divided into two separate autonomic nations: West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) and East Germany which was called?
  3. Many great inventions were made in Germany such as the printing press, the MP3-player or the bicycle. Which of the following products was also invented in Germany?
  4. A simple geography question: Which one is the largest river in Germany (only German terrain counts)?
  5. And now a grammar question: The German alphabet uses the same letters as the English one. But there are some more letters: ß (the "sharp s"), and ä,ö,ü which are called?
  6. Back into nature: Germany has a varying landscape - sandy beaches in the north, large wooded hills in the middle and giant mountains in the south. But what cannot be found naturally in Germany?
  7. Let's get culinary: What will you be served when you order "Grüne Soße" in the city of Frankfurt?
  8. The Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest festival attracting over six million visitors annually. What has it been originally?
  9. Germany has a big population compared to other European countries. It ranks 1st in the EU and 19th in the world. How many residents do approximately live in Germany (as of 2020)?
  10. Germans do love pets! There are even pet owners who spend more money on Christmas gifts for their animal friends than for their human ones. What is the favourite pet of the Germans?
  11. In German history, the 9th of November is an important date: On that day in 1989, the Berlin Wall fell; and in 1938, the Nazis and their supporters ravaged Jewish synagogues, shops and flats. But what other event took place on that day and what year was it?
  12. Lake Constance (in German: "Bodensee") is the third biggest lake in Central Europe and the biggest one in Germany (as of 2022). But it's not located fully in Germany, its shore is also shared by which other two nations?
  13. Soccer can be considered "national sport" in Germany - there are millions of amateurs playing in local clubs every week. The German Women's National Team is one of the best teams in the world. How many European Championships have they won so far (as of October 2022)?
  14. Now a question about politics: Who was the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany?
  15. Germany is also famous for its many castles, there are at least over 20,000 of them! One particular castle inspired Walt Disney when he designed the Disney logo. Which castle is it?
  16. Germans are often called "potatoes" because they eat so much of them. But since 2014 this has changed. What vegetable is most frequently consumed in Germany nowadays (2022)?
  17. What is the heraldic animal of Germany?
  18. What phone number should you dial in Germany when you need the police?
  19. Did you know that English and German share about 60% of their vocabulary? So the following question should be no problem for you if you are good at English: What does this German phrase mean in English? "Die Maus sitzt unter dem Tisch."
  20. What is the "Hanseatic League" (also called "German Hansa" or "Hanse")?
  21. Do you know any German celebrities? For example, Formula 1 racing driver Sebastian Vettel or top model Heidi Klum. Hans Zimmer, too, is well-known in Hollywood. What is he famous for?
  22. The world's tallest church is located in Germany. The Lutheran minster is 162 metres high. In what town can it be found?
  23. What is the small village of Wacken in Northern Germany hosting every August?
  24. The city of Bremerhaven is located on Germany's North Sea coast. It was founded only 200 years ago. It was the starting point for many emigrants leaving Germany towards the USA in the 19th century. But what does the name "Bremerhaven" actually mean?
  25. The German flag consists of three horizontal stripes coloured (from top to bottom) black, red, yellow. But yellow actually represents another colour - which one?
  26. Now a question about the darkest period in German history: In the "Third Reich" the Nazi-regime and their supporters systematically arrested, deported and murdered at least six million Jews (probably even many many more who stay unknown). What is this cruel evil event called?
  27. Here's another geography question: Germany has the most adjacent countries within Europe. How many nations do border on Germany (onshore only)?
  28. Angela Merkel was the first female chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. For how many years has she been head of the German government?
  29. During the Age of Imperialism, the German Empire conquered many regions all across the globe but especially in Africa. Which of these African nations has once been a colony of Germany?
  30. FINAL QUESTION! On the night of 9th to 10th November 1989 the Berlin Wall finally fell. It was a happy event for most Germans. Despite the preceding mass protests this event occurred suddenly and surprisingly for many people. Because: What was the government of East Germany actually planning to do step-by-step?

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