Exploring Fascinating Facts About Germany

Where did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany

• France

In which centuries can the predecessors of the Christmas tree tradition be traced back to?

• 14th and 15th centuries

• 15th and 16th centuries

• 16th and 17th centuries

• 17th and 18th centuries

What do children in Germany receive on the first day of first grade?

• A book

• A giant cone filled with toys and candy

• A new backpack

• A certificate

Which countries have a similar tradition to Germany's first day of school cone?

• France and Italy

• Poland and Hungary

• Switzerland and Belgium

• Austria and the Czech Republic

Which city was the capital of Germany from 794?

• Nuremberg

• Berlin

• Aachen

• Frankfurt

Which city was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990?

• Munich

• Berlin

• Bonn

• Frankfurt

Which invention is NOT credited to the Germans?

• The automobile

• The telephone

• The automated calculator

• The light bulb

Which musical instrument was invented by the Germans?

• The piano

• The violin

• The trumpet

• The clarinet

What do most Germans believe open windows will cause?

• Arguments

• Bad luck

• Loss of money

• Illness such as achy joints or the flu

What is considered bad luck in Germany regarding birthdays?

• Celebrating with strangers

• Not celebrating at all

• Celebrating before the actual date

• Celebrating after the actual date