German Trivia

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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


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