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The BIG German culture quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The second biggest city in Germany is...

a)

Berlin

b)

Hamburg

c)

München (Munich)

d)

Köln (Cologne)

2.

Which of the following is NOT a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm?

a)

Sleeping Beauty

b)

Little Riding Hood

c)

The Little Mermaid

d)

Hansel and Gretel

3.

Angela Merkel, the current chancellor of Germany, holds a university degree in...

a)

Physics

b)

Economics

c)

Music

d)

Spanish

4.

How many times did Germany win the Eurovision Song Contest?

a)

Never

b)

Once

c)

Twice

d)

Three times

5.

What is the literal translation of "Volkswagen"?

a)

Peoples' Car

b)

Beatle Car

c)

Fully Functional Car

d)

Folk Singers' Car

6.

"Kirschwasser" is a German fruit brandy traditionally made from which fruit?

a)

plums

b)

cherries

c)

apples

d)

pears

7.

In which town was composer Ludwig van Beethoven born?

a)

Frankfurt

b)

Dresden

c)

Bonn

d)

Weimar

8.

Which of these is Germany's most popular surname?

a)

Müller

b)

Schmidt

c)

Bäcker

d)

Jung

9.

Which of the following traditions originated in Germany?

a)

The Easter Bunny

b)

Pancake Day

c)

The Christmas Tree

d)

The May Pole

10.

How does a dog bark in Germany?

a)

Wuff-Wuff

b)

Wee-Wee

c)

Aaaaaoouuuu

d)

Wau-Wau

11.

Amazingly, Germany has the biggest number of what in the world?

a)

Swimming Pools

b)

Train Stations

c)

Pubs

d)

Zoos

12.

Which of the following sports brands is NOT German?

a)

Reebok

b)

Jack Wolfskin

c)

Adidas

d)

Puma

13.

Astonishing: How many times is Berlin bigger than Paris?

a)

three times

b)

five times

c)

seven times

d)

nine times

14.

Which of the following is illegal Germany?

a)

Mowing your lawn after 6pm

b)

Dancing on a table

c)

Running out of fuel on the motorway

d)

Singing the national anthem out of tune

15.

Which of the following soft drinks is German?

a)

Fanta

b)

Seven Up

c)

Sprite

d)

Oasis

16.

Only one European nation consumes more beer than Gemany. Which one?

a)

UK

b)

Sweden

c)

Portugal

d)

Ireland

17.

Which of the following inventions did NOT originate from Germany?

a)

Printing Press

b)

Barbie Doll

c)

Toothpaste

d)

Telephone

18.

How many countries border Germany?

a)

Seven

b)

Eight

c)

Nine

d)

Ten

19.

How many kinds of sausages are being made in Germany? Over...

a)

250

b)

500

c)

1000

d)

1500

20.

Which nickname do the people from Berlin have for the Chancellor's office building (due to its architectural shape)?

a)

The Beehive

b)

The Sausage Castle

c)

The Washing Machine

d)

The Cactus