How familiar are you with Germany?

Germany has gone from the leader in science and industry to the most gruesome of dictatorships and on to a model European citizen all in the course of the past 100 years.

Everyone knows the cliches. But how much do you know about real modern German sports, culture and politics? These 14 multiple choice questions will let you know.

What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
What is your gender?
Male
Female
1. What is the capital of Germany?
Bonn
Berlin
Munich
Frankfurt
Hamburg
2. Who is the current chancellor, or political leader, of Germany?
Helmut Kohl
Angela Merkel
Gerhard Schroeder
3. Which of the following is NOT a German beer?
Becks
Tuborg
Paulaner
Henninger
Flensburger
Radeberger
4. What German city is the home of the European Central Bank?
Berlin
Hamburg
Munchen
Stuttgart
Frankfurt
5. What sport do Thorsten Frings, Lukas Podolski, Tim Borowski and Philipp Lahm play?
Tennis
Soccer
Handball
Ice Hockey
6. What does a typical German breakfast consist of?
Tea and toast
Coffee and cornflakes
Cafe au lait, a white roll, butter and jam
Coffee, dark bread and cold cuts or cheese
7. What German author has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature?
Franz Kafka
Thomas Mann
Guenter Grass
Hermann Hesse
Franz Kafka and Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann and Hermann Hesse
8. What universal principle is the German consititution based on?
God, Queen and country
Human dignity is inviolable
Liberty, equality, brotherhood
Life, liberty and the persuit of happiness
9. Which of these actresses spent her childhood in Germany?
Meg Ryan
Julia Roberts
Sandra Bullock
Cate Blanchette
10. Which of the men below is one of the brightest young German acting talents?
Boris Becker
Daniel Bruehl
Jan Kristinus
Michael Stich
11. If a German friend invites you around for KAFFEE UND KUCHEN, what should you expect?
Coffee and cake
Coffee in the kitchen
Coffee with his cousin
12. How do you say GOODBYE in German?
Servus!
Tschuess!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Servus!, Tschuess! OR Auf Wiedersehen.

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