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German Culture

Subject : culture
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1. What is Dialogue in the Dark?






2. Henry Bohlen is the first ______ Union general in the _____






3. What does Hitzefrei mean in German?






4. Who composed Germany's national anthem?






5. Home of the Spanish Riding School with its white Lippizan stallions






6. The Brandenburg Gate was a symbol for






7. Who is the current chancellor of Germany?






8. What is the Vogelsberg?






9. What year was Liechtenstien founded?






10. What animal is considered a sign of good luck for New Years?






11. What river forms a natural boundary between Germany and Poland?






12. ___ farms have become popular in Sachsen-Anhlat.






13. One river that flows through the cities of Dresden and Hamburg






14. What major car comopany is based in Niedersachsen?






15. City noted for perfumes






16. Large mountain rangw






17. Where would you find a Schlafwagen?






18. Lake on the border of two countries






19. What is Minau known for?






20. What is the famous German automobile manufacturer in Stuttgart?






21. Beyreuth is known for...






22. What is another name for the Warehouse Complex?






23. Most people come to the Neues Museum to see ____






24. What is a German sportswear company?






25. Robert Koch is famous for what?






26. Rheinland-Pfalz is in the ____






27. What is Austria's national flower?






28. What is celebrated on June 17th?






29. What is the 'Abitur' ?






30. Germany signed its surrender of Berlin on






31. Site of a famous fair twice a year






32. Potsdam is located on the River






33. What major concentration camp was in Weimar?






34. What is the unit of currency in Austria?






35. Where is iron-ore mined?






36. City noted for art treasures and china






37. How long is the Christmas season?






38. What is the full name of Hamburg?






39. How long must you live in Berlin to be allowed to vote?






40. The Glockenspiel is located in...






41. Bremen was first called what?






42. What is the largest island in Germany?






43. 4th graders take....






44. What would you find in a Tierpark in Germany?






45. Which city holds a Wagner festival each year?






46. How many years do stundents attend the Gymnasium?






47. What is a U-bahn?






48. Hard school; grades 5-10






49. What is the elementary school called in German?






50. What drink is popular in East Frisia?