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German Culture

Subject : culture
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Largest seaport






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






3. What major concentration camp was in Weimar?






4. Rheinland-Pfalz is in the ____






5. Inexpensive hotels for young people






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






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






8. What is a German sportswear company?






9. What are Trimm-dich-Strecke?






10. What is a U-bahn?






11. What mountain chains line Rheinland-Pfalz?






12. The Glockenspiel is located in...






13. Where would you find a Schlafwagen?






14. Where are the mudflats located?






15. What do the initials DB stand for?






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






17. One river that forms the boundary of 2 countries






18. The Brandenburg Gate was a symbol for






19. Where does a 'Passionspiel' take place every ten years?






20. Famous German Porcelain manufacturer






21. Who is Karl Lagerfeld?






22. Site of the Brandenburg Gate






23. From __________ the Berlin wall kept West and East Berlin separate.






24. What is celebrated on June 17th?






25. Which city holds a Mozart festival each year?






26. Birthplace of Mozart






27. Who is Liechtenstein's current Prince?






28. What is the unit of currency in Austria?






29. How long is a mile in kilometers?






30. The Brandenburg Gate was used for ____ in WWII.






31. Which city holds a Wagner festival each year?






32. Beyreuth is known for...






33. What are two major religious denominations in Germany?






34. Lorelei?






35. How many years do stundents attend the Gymnasium?






36. What is the main attraction for the Reinoldikirche?






37. What drink is popular in East Frisia?






38. Where is the zip code in a German address?






39. What major car comopany is based in Niedersachsen?






40. Where is iron-ore mined?






41. What is a Kaufhaus or Kaufhof?






42. Berlin






43. How many centimeters in a meter?






44. At what age can you obtain a driver's license?






45. What is the full name of Hamburg?






46. Bremen was first called what?






47. Liechtenstein is a _______






48. Who is the current chancellor of Germany?






49. What is the elementary school called in German?






50. Germany signed its surrender of Berlin on