True or false: Germany has the largest population in the EU
As of 2020, a population of 83 million followed by France with a population of 67 million.
Which of these is NOT a German food?
Sauerbraten (Roast Beef Stew)
Sauerkraut (Fermented Cabbage)
All of these are German foods
What is the full name of modern Germany?
West Germany, formally called the Federal Republic of Germany, was a democracy allied with the United States. East Germany, formally called the German Democratic Republic, was a communist satellite of the Soviet Union. Germany unified on October 3, 1990, retaining the Federal Republic’s name as West Germany absorbed the east.
German Democratic Republic
Federal Republic of Germany
United Republic of Germany
Which German philosopher is known for his concept of the übermensch?
Where did Albert Einstein make his home after renouncing his German citizenship?
At the age of 17, Einstein renounced his German citizenship and moved to Switzerland to attend college.
Who did Prussia defeat in the 19th century to become the dominant German state?
In a famous German play, who did Goethe's Faust make a deal with?
What did Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler invent?
Which country or countries occupied parts of Germany before the formation of East Germany and West Germany in 1949?
How many years did the Berlin Wall, which divided the city into East and West, stand?
The wall stood from August 1961 until November 9, 1989
How many states does Germany have?
States have their own governments, including legislatures and, in most states, cabinet ministers
Which of these countries does NOT share a border with Germany?
Germany shares borders with nine other countries. Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
In 2017, Germany accounted for roughly ______ of the European Union’s gross domestic product.
Which country was the largest market for Germany’s exports? (information from 2019)
True or False: Prison escape is not punishable by law in Germany.
German law maintains that it’s a basic human instinct to be free. However, the prisoners ARE punished for any damage or harm they caused in their attempt.
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