Guten Tag, quiz enthusiasts! Are you ready to test your knowledge about Germany or are you just ‘wurst’ at it? Don’t worry, this isn’t about ‘rushing in’ like the Rhine River, you can take your time to ‘meander’ through these questions like the Moselle River. However, if you think this is all ‘beer’ and skittles, we’ve got a ‘stein’ or two to pick with you! It’s time to stop ‘sausage-ing’ around and get ‘brat’ to the heart of the matter. It’s quiz time, so buckle up, as we’re about to take you on an ‘autobahn’ of German trivia!
1. What is the capital of Germany?
2. What is Germany’s largest city by population?
3. How many federal states does Germany have?
4. What is the official language of Germany?
5. Which river runs through Berlin?
6. Who is considered the Father of Germany?
7. What is Germany’s largest mountain?
8. What is the most visited landmark in Germany?
9. Which famous composer was born in Bonn, Germany?
10. Which castle in Germany inspired the Disney Cinderella Castle?
11. What is the national flower of Germany?
12. What is Germany’s national animal?
13. What is the currency used in Germany?
14. Which German city is famous for its beer festival, Oktoberfest?
15. What German invention is considered as the precursor to the modern automobile?
16. Which German city is known as the ‘Gateway to the World’?
17. Who wrote the national anthem of Germany?
18. Where is the European Central Bank located in Germany?
19. What is the name of the largest island of Germany?
20. What is the name of the longest river in Germany?
21. What is the name of the iconic cathedral located in Cologne?
22. Who was the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany?
23. What is the oldest city in Germany?
24. Which famous fairy tale writers were born in Germany?
25. In which city is the world’s largest railway station located in terms of track capacity?
26. The Bauhaus movement originated from which country?
27. What is the traditional Christmas drink in Germany, often enjoyed at Christmas markets?
28. What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
29. Who was the Chancellor of Germany when the Berlin Wall fell?
30. Which German scientist is known for the theory of relativity?
31. What is the scientific name for the German national tree?
32. Which city is the automotive hub of Germany?
33. What is the name of Germany’s highest civilian award?
34. Which city in Germany is known as “Florence on the Elbe”?
35. What does BMW stand for in English?
36. Who was the infamous dictator of Germany during World War II?
37. Which German-born physicist developed the Quantum Theory?
38. Which ocean is Germany connected to?
39. What is the name of the German air force?
40. What did Johannes Gutenberg, a German, invent?
41. What is the name of Germany’s current chancellor?
42. What’s the name of the famous German highway system?
43. Which German city is famous for its perfume and eau de cologne industry?
44. Who was the first woman to serve as Chancellor of Germany?
45. What is the name of the half-timbered house style typical in Germany?
46. What is the traditional Christmas cake in Germany called?
47. What is the name of the famous operatic composer from Germany?
48. What is the name of the German airline company?
49. What is the name of the largest Gothic church in northern Europe, located in Germany?
50. What is the most popular sport in Germany?
51. What is the name of the famous gate located in Berlin?
52. Who is known as the greatest writer in the German language?
53. Which German city is known as the “City of Music”?
54. What is Germany’s largest port?
55. Who was the last Emperor (Kaiser) of Germany?
56. What is the name of the largest opera house in Germany?
57. Who was the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany?
58. What is the German name for the Black Forest?
59. Which German philosopher is known for the quote “God is dead”?
60. What is Germany’s most popular non-alcoholic beverage?
61. Who is a famous German film director known for ‘Fitzcarraldo’ and ‘Aguirre, the Wrath of God’?
62. Which German city is known for its knife industry, and is the origin of the term ‘Made in Germany’?
63. Who was the infamous SS officer known as “The Angel of Death” during World War II?
64. What is the system of dual education known for in Germany?
65. What was the capital of East Germany during the Cold War?
66. What was the currency of East Germany?
67. Who is a famous German fashion designer known for his association with Chanel?
68. Which city is known as the ‘Christmas Capital’ of Germany?
69. What’s the name of the significant battle in 9 AD where Germanic tribes ambushed three Roman legions?
70. What is the largest lake in Germany?
71. Which admiral led the failed German Naval Revolution in 1918?
72. What region in Germany is known as the “cradle of the automobile”?
73. Who was the first German woman to win a Nobel Prize?
74. What was the name of the 1972 Olympic Games Black September terrorist event?
75. Who is a famous German philosopher known for his work on phenomenology?
76. What is the name of the five economic principles that shaped Germany’s post-war economy?
77. What is Germany’s largest wine-growing region?
78. Who is a famous German footballer known for his ‘Hand of God’ goal?
79. Which German author is known for his novel ‘The Tin Drum’?
80. Who is a famous German tennis player who won Wimbledon at age 17?
81. Which German city is home to the famous ancient artifact, the Nefertiti Bust?
82. What’s the German word for “The East Sea”?
83. Who is a famous German fashion model, television host, businesswoman, fashion designer, television producer, and actress?
84. Which German city was divided by a wall in the 20th century?
85. Who is considered the “Father of Modern Philosophy” and was born in Germany?
86. Which German general, known as the “Desert Fox”, was a leading figure in World War II?
87. Where is the Dachau concentration camp located in Germany?
88. What is the second most populous city in Germany?
89. Which beer is associated with Munich, Bavaria, Germany?
90. What is the German word for “castle”?
91. What German invention is known as ‘the people’s car’?
92. Which German city is considered the “Green City”?
93. Who was the first Green Party President in the world, from Germany?
94. What type of government does Germany have?
95. Who was the famous German physicist who won the Nobel Prize for the discovery of X-rays?
96. What is the name of the famous German tradition of afternoon coffee and cake?
97. Which German city is known for its skyline and is often referred to as “Mainhattan”?
98. What was the code name for Hitler’s plan to invade the UK during World War II?
99. What is the most famous Christmas market in Germany?
100. What is the name of the German national football team?
101. Which German city is known as a major international center of watchmaking?
102. What is the name of the largest palace in Germany?
103. Which German city has a musical instrument museum?
104. Which famous German composer wrote the “Brandenburg Concertos”?
105. What is the name of the German tradition of evening gathering and socializing at beer venues?
106. What is the German word for “knight”?
107. What is the German name for the Danube River?
108. Who was the famous German actress, singer and cabaret artist of the 1920s and 1930s?
109. What is the German word for “Emperor”?
110. What is the name of the German bread made for Christmas?
111. Who is a famous Geman Formula One driver renowned for his seven World Championships?
112. What is the most popular traditional festival in Germany?
113. What is the tallest mountain in Germany?
114. Which German philosopher wrote ‘Beyond Good and Evil’?
115. What is the name of the major river that flows through Germany and several other European countries?
116. Which famous Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale is associated with the town of Hamelin in Germany?
117. What is the German word for “beer”?
118. Who composed the opera “Tristan und Isolde”?
119. Who was the German Chancellor during the reunification of East and West Germany?
120. Which German city is also known as the ‘City of Canals’?
121. Who was the German priest who started the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century?
122. What is the German term for a state?
123. Who is considered as the ‘father of German literature’?
124. What is Germany’s largest island?
125. What is the traditional German pot roast usually served with red cabbage, dumplings, and gravy called?
126. What is the largest opera house in Germany?
127. Who is a famous German theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1918 for his work on quantum theory?
128. What is the name of the formal German men’s wear, equivalent to a tuxedo or suit?
129. Who is a famous German fashion designer known for his high-end fashion company?
130. What is the name of the German bread made with a mixture of rye and wheat flours, and traditionally baked in a square shape?
131. What is the name of Germany’s national anthem?
132. Which German city is known for the invention of the gummy bear?
133. Who is a famous German philosopher known for his work ‘The World as Will and Representation’?
134. Which German city has the largest railway station in Europe?
135. What is the name of the German physicist known for developing Quantum Theory?
136. Which German word, referring to a journey or trip, has come into common use in English?
137. Who was the first German Nobel laureate in Literature?
138. Which German city is known as the ‘Venice of the North’?
139. What is the German word for “cabbage”, a common ingredient in German cuisine?
140. What is the traditional German cake made with layers of honey?
141. Which German city is known as the home of the European Central Bank?
142. What is the German word for “example”?
143. Who is the German sociologist famous for his theory of ‘social action’ and his work ‘The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism’?
Final Words
Well done! You have successfully navigated the ‘Black Forest’ of German trivia. We hope you enjoyed this journey, filled with fun and knowledge. Whether you ‘sauerkraut’ or cheered along the way, we admire your ‘Gutenberg’-like spirit to never stop learning. Remember, there’s always more to explore! Check out Trivia Bliss’s other quizzes for more fun and knowledge-packed journeys, including quizzes about World War I, World War II, rivers around the world, world monuments, world leaders, and more. Bis bald! (See you soon!)
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