German Trivia
How many Pfennig are in a German Mark?
100
How many grams are in a kilogram?
1000
How many states does Germany contain?
16
How many vacation days does the adverage German worker receive?
30
Approximately what is the population of the German city Berlin?
About 3.5 million
What was the Bauhaus?
An art school and art movement
Which city holds a Wagner festival each year?
Bayreuth
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin
Where was Beethoven from?
Bonn
What are the two major religious denominations in Germany?
Catholic and Lutheran
What is the television show "Dynasty" called in Germany?
Denver Clan
What do you take to your hostess when you are invited to a German home for dinner?
Flowers or Chocolates
Which comes first: the Grundschule or the Hauptschule?
Grundschule
What is the second largest city in Germany?
Hamburg
How much do you give as a tip in Germany?
It is included in the bill but you often round up the amount you pay to give the server a little extra.
What is celebrated on May 1?
Labor Day
What is the term for an apprentice?
Lehrling
Where does Oktoberfest take place?
Munich
What is a PKW?
Personenkraftwagen (a car)
Where was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?
Salzburg
When does Oktoberfest happen this year(2013)?
September 21
Do you use "du" or "sie" with an employer?
Sie
What is the largest German automobile manufacturer?
Volkswagen
Which German car manufacturer is located in Wolfsburg?
Volkswagen
What is a Kaufhaus or Kaufhof?
a department store
What is an U-bahn?
a subway
What did the fist Oktoberfest celebrate?
a wedding
At approximately what time are most yound school students finished with school?
around 1 p.m.
When are the witches seen in Germany?
at Fasching, Karneval or Fastnacht
When can you make international phone calls?
at the post office
Which German Christmas tree decoration would most likely not be found in the U.S.?
candles
How many years do students attend the Gymnasium?
nine
What can be found on a Liftassäule?
notices of coming events and ads
When is the Day of German Unity celebrated?
on the 17th of June
On which two days is Christmas officially celebrated?
on the 25th and 26th of December
When do children celebrate St.Nicholas Day?
on the 6th of December
What would you buy as a Schnellimbiss?
sausage, french fries, and rolls
How many days of the week do most children attend school?
six
When is Lent?
the 6 weeks before Easter
Which Advent custom did Martin Luther begin?
the Advent wreath
What is the German currency called?
the Deutsche Mark
What is the Abitur called in Austria?
the Matura`
Which river in Germany are tourists most likely to visit?
the Rhine
How do Germans greet each other?
with a handshake
What color is a German mail box?
yellow
