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Quiz - how much do you know about Germany?

Put your knowledge of Germany to the test: from politics and culture to history and bizarre facts - our collection of quizzes has some fascinating questions for beginners and experts alike. Join in!

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They made history in Germany – at a young age. Test your knowledge!
A head is painted on a blackboard, with sticky notes showing light bulbs.
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Albert Einstein was 26 in 1905. What did he accomplish at that age?
Albert Einstein steht an einer Tafel.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was 25 when he wrote “The Sorrows of Young Werther”<i> </i>in 1774. How long did he say it took him?
Ein Gemälde von Goethe
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Steffi Graf won the “Golden Slam” in 1988 at the age of 19 – four Grand Slams and Olympic gold. Why is that such an outstanding achievement?
Steffi Graf hält ihre Goldmedaille hoch.
© picture-alliance / Sven Simon
Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) began his research expedition to South America at the age of 30. Where was he working before undertaking this trip?
Ein Gemälde des Forschers Alexander von Humboldt.
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Hannah Höch (1889–1978) was a Dadaist. Which art form did she develop in her twenties?
Hannah Höch malt ein Gemälde.
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Humour and satire in Germany: test your knowledge!
Ein Luftballon mit einem Smiley wird vor das Gesicht gehalten.
© iStock/Marizza
Carnival in Germany: which of the following cries is not a carnival greeting?
Eine Gardistin mit Hut hebt winkend die Hand.
© picture alliance/dpa | Andreas Arnold
The humorist Loriot enjoys cult status in Germany. Which of these is one of his most famous sayings?
Loriot sitzt in einem Sessel und hält ein Blatt Papier.
© picture-alliance / Jazz Archiv Hamburg | Hardy Schiffler
“Kladderadatsch” is a German word meaning utter chaos. It was also the title of which medium?
Eine Illustration zeigt eine Frau vor einem Scherbenhaufen.
© picture alliance / dieKLEINERT | Sylvio Droigk
At court, jesters would provide entertainment. What exactly was meant by “jester’s licence”?
Eine Spielkarte zeigt einen Narren.
© picture alliance / imageBROKER | Oliver Brandt
The first of April is a day of jokes, hoaxes and pranks. What typically happens on this day in Germany?
Ein Kalender zeigt den 1. April.
© picture alliance / KNA | Julia Steinbrecht
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Security in Germany: test your knowledge!
Bundesverteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius (SPD) fliegt in einem Airbus Cougar AS 532 Hubschrauber zu seinem Besuch der General-Dr. Speidel-Kaserne des Bundeswehr ABC-Abwehrkommando in Bruchsal.
© picture alliance/dpa | Uli Deck
Animal names and the Bundeswehr: which of these does not exist?
Ein Verkehrsschild verbietet an einer Straße die Durchfahrt für Panzer.
© picture alliance / dpa | Matthias Balk
What among other things sets the Munich Security Conference apart?
Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, Präsident des Europäischen Rates, spricht auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz.
© picture alliance/dpa | Matthias Balk
When was the Federal Police special operations unit GSG 9 established?
Ein Mitglied der GSG 9, Spezialeinheit der Bundespolizei, steht an Bord eines Küstenwachschiffs.
© picture alliance/dpa | Marcus Brandt
Which test is not part of the GSG 9 selection process?
Mitglieder der Spezialeinheit GSG 9 vor einem Heilikopter.
© picture alliance / Flashpic | Jens Krick
How many volunteers work for the Federal Agency for Technical Relief?
Einsatzkräfte des THW (Technisches Hilfswerk) im Landesverband NRW bei einer mehrtägige Großübung.
© picture alliance / Jochen Tack | Jochen Tack
Which subject is not taught to future agents of the Federal Intelligence Service?
Der Bundesadler und Schriftzug am Gebäude des Bundesnachrichtendienstes in Berlin.
© picture alliance / ZB | Sascha Steinach
Since when have women in the Bundeswehr been permitted to carry weapons?
Soldatinnen und Soldaten des Heimatschutzregiments 6 sind im Schloßpark Möckern angetreten.
© picture alliance/dpa | Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert
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How much do you know about German winter sports?
A woman skis along a cross-country ski trail through a snow-covered forest.
© iStock / Uwe Moser
What is happening in the picture?
Eisstöcke liegen auf einer Eisfläche.
© picture alliance / Johanna Schlosser
What is the German record in speed skiing?
Ein Speed-Skifahrer im roten Anzug fährt die Piste herunter.
© picture alliance / All Canada Photos | Alexandra Kobalenko
Which world record does the German Oliver Kern hold?
Skiresort.de
© Skiresort.de
Which sport will be represented by Germany for the first time at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Das Logo der Olympischen Winterspiele ist auf einer Jacke zu sehen.
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Germany is ranked first in the all-time Olympic medal table. How many medals has Germany won?
Vier deutsche Wintersportler halten ihre Goldmedaille hoch.
© picture alliance / Hauke-Christian Dittrich
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Design from Germany: Test your knowledge!
Blick auf eine Hand beim Zeichnen einer Teekanne in einem Notizbuch.
© picture alliance / imageBROKER | Johannes Geyer
In which city was the Bauhaus not located between 1919 and 1933?
Blick auf ein graues Haus mit Schriftzug Bauhaus darauf.
© picture alliance/dpa | Jennifer Brückner
Where did the Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe get its name?
Ein weißer Barcelona Stuhl.
© picture alliance/dpa | Jana Bauch
Which German city was “World Design Capital” before Frankfurt?
Blick auf zwei Hochhäuser.
© Ben Kuhlmann
Which German designer formulated the “Ten Principles of Good Design”?
Eine Person, der verschiedene Designobjekte zeichnet.
© picture alliance / Zoonar | Sirijit Jongcharoenkulchai
Karl Lagerfeld was regarded as a fashion tsar. What else was named after him?
Karl Lagerfeld, der eine Sonnenbrille trägt.
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Off to the fields! What do you know about German agriculture?
Eine Person hält einen Korb, in dem frisch geerntetes Gemüse, wie Karotten, Zuchini, Kartoffeln und Ähnliches liegt.
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Which vegetable is most commonly grown in German fields?
Verschiedene bunte Gemüse- und Obstsorten liegen dich nebeneinander drapiert.
© picture alliance / Shotshop | Smileus
Majestic veg: Which of these titles does not exist?
Die Thüringer Spargelkönigin 2024, Magdalena Schieck, hält lächelnd einen Korb frischem Spargel.
© picture alliance/dpa | Jacob Schröter
Germany and its beer: What proportion of the global hop-growing acreage is to be found in Germany?
Regennasse Hopfenfrüchte fotografiert am Schloßberg unterhalb der Heidecksburg.
© picture alliance/dpa | Martin Schutt
Fendt is one of the leading German tractor manufacturers. What is the name of the 1930 model that brought the firm its breakthrough?
Historische Schwarz-Weiß-Aufnahme des US-Soldaten Samuel Dahlin (unten) bei der Feldarbeit gemeinsam mit dem Bauern Adam Loy (oben) auf dessen Feld in Landersdorf, Bayern.
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How many people can a German farmer feed these days thanks to increased productivity (figures from 2023)?
Ein Traktor mit einem Anhänger voller Zuckerrüben fährt über ein Feld im Süden Sachsen-Anhalts, während im Hintergrund ein Rübenroder Zuckerrüben erntet.
© picture alliance/dpa | Jan Woitas
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To be lucky and happy: test your knowledge!
Symbole für Glück liegen als kleine Magnete auf einer Handfläche
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According to the SKL Happiness Atlas 2025, which is Germany’s happiest city?
Narzissen und Kaiserkronen blühen in ihrer gelben Pracht vor dem Alten Gewächshaus im Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel
© picture alliance / dpa | Uwe Zucchi
Which custom is thought to bring good luck in Germany?
Vierblättrige Kleeblätter
© picture alliance / imageBROKER | Anette Jäger
And what brings bad luck?
Eine Hand hält einen Apfel mit aufgeklebten Wackelaugen und aufgemalter Nase und traurigem Mund
© picture alliance / CHROMORANGE | Michael Bihlmayer
In the fairy tale “Hans in Luck”, Hans swaps a lump of gold and what he gets for it over and over again. What does he end up with?
Szene aus dem 1998 veröffentlichten Film "Hans im Glück", bei der der Hauptdarsteller einen großen Klumpen Gold in beiden Händen hält
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The statue of the Bremen Town Musicians brings luck. What are you supposed to do for luck?
Bronzestaue der "Bremer Stadmusikanten" vor dem Rathaus in Bremen
© picture alliance/dpa | Hauke-Christian Dittrich
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How much do you know about Germany’s theatres and opera houses?
Dress rehearsal with dancers for the play “Messeschlager Gisela” on the stage of the Cottbus State Theatre
© picture alliance/dpa | Frank Hammerschmidt
Where is the world’s biggest stage in terms of square metres?
Darstellerinnen und Darsteller auf der Bühne bei der Weltpremiere der neuen Grand Show „Blinded by delight“ im Friedrichstadt-Palast.
© picture alliance / ABBfoto
Whose plays were performed most frequently at German theatres in 2023/24?
Die Schauspielerin Nathalie Schörken (Ophelia) und der Schauspieler Johannes Scheidweiler (Hamlet) stehen bei einer Fotoprobe für das Schauspiel „Hamlet“ auf der Bühne des Staatstheaters Cottbus.
© picture alliance/dpa | Frank Hammerschmidt
How many theatre performances were held in Germany the 2023/24 season?
Eliza Kalcheva als Dido tanzt bei der Generalprobe für die Ballettoper „Dido und Aeneas“ am Mecklenburgischen Staatstheater.
© picture alliance/dpa | Jens Büttner
Why does Germany have so many theatres?
Außenansicht des hessischen Staatstheaters in Wiesbaden.
© picture alliance / Schoening | Schoening
What is the main source of funding of a large share of German theatres?
Gäste im Saal des Staatstheaters Cottbus vor der Eröffnungsfeier des 35. FilmFestivals Cottbus (FFC).
© picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com | Rouzbeh Fouladi
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Test your knowledge of our climate!
NASA images of Earth from space
© AdobeStock
When and where did the first UN Climate Conference (COP) take place?
Klimaprotestkundgebung
© picture alliance / dpa | Peter Kneffel
How many tons of fine particulates were filtered by Germany’s forests in 2023?
Luftaufnahme eines Autos auf einer Waldstraße
© picture alliance / Eibner-Pressefoto | Eibner-Pressefoto/Florian Wiegand
By how many degrees on average did green spaces Germany’s cities cool the temperature in 2023?
Personen in einem Stadtpark
© picture alliance / imageBROKER | Joko
How many photovoltaic systems were installed in Germany in March 2025?
Solarpanele auf einem Scheunendach
© picture alliance / CHROMORANGE | Elke Münzel
By what percentage did greenhouse gas emissions in Germany fall in 2024 compared to 1990?
Kondensstreifen am Himmel
© picture alliance / CHROMORANGE | Christian Ohde
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Good ideas! Put your knowledge of German inventions to the test!
Gummibärchen
© picture-alliance/dpa
Hans Riegel invented the gummy bear (Gummibärchen) in 1922. What was its original name?
Ein Mann steht neben einem Menschen in Haribokostüm
© picture-alliance/ dpa
Germany is a country of innovation. What place did it rank in 2024 for worldwide patent applications?
Schild vom Deutschen Patent- und Markenamt mit Reichsadler
© picture alliance / Eibner-Pressefoto | Eibner-Pressefoto/Ardan Fuessman
Carl Benz invented the first motor car. What did he have to do to obtain a driving licence?
Eine Frau und ein Mann in einem historischen Auto
© picture alliance / SZ Photo | Scherl
Engineer Konrad Zuse built the world’s first ever computer in 1941. What hobby did he pursue with passion?
Konrad Zuse vor einem Zeichentisch
© picture alliance / teutopress
Inventor Bruno Gruber has registered over 600 patents. Which invention is not one of his?
Ein Mann hält ein Ei mit einem Eierhalter in der Hand
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Water, water, everywhere! How much do you know about Germany’s lakes, rivers and seas?
Wasser
© picture alliance / Zoonar | Bernhard Klar
Lake Constance is Germany’s largest lake. Which of the following statements about it is true?
1
© picture alliance / CHROMORANGE / Michael Bihlmayer
This is the source of which river?
2
© picture alliance / blickwinkel/McPHOTO/M. Gann | McPHOTO/M. Gann
The Röthbachfall is Germany’s highest waterfall. How many metres does the water plunge down?
3
© picture alliance / imageBROKER / Torsten Krüger
Hamburg has more bridges than Amsterdam and Venice put together. But how many are there exactly?
4
© picture alliance / imageBROKER | Thomas Lammeyer
In 1362, the island of Rungholt disappeared into the North Sea. What happened, according to legend?
5
© picture-alliance/ dpa / Horst Pfeiffer
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Quantum, bio and micro: put your knowledge of the technologies of the future to the test!
Quanten, Bio, Mikro
© iStock / Nicolas Herrbach
The High-Tech Agenda Germany places the emphasis on six key technologies. Which of the following is not among them?
Schlüsseltechnologien
© iStock
Quantum technology is considered a future technology - but what is it actually?
Quantenkommunikation
© picture alliance/dpa
In 2025, the company Neura unveiled Germany’s first humanoid robot, “4NE1”. What does its name mean?
Humanoide Roboter
© Neura Robotics GmbH
Microchips are made out of silicon. From which natural material is silicon extracted?
Silizium
© picture alliance / imageBROKER
Europe’s fastest supercomputer is to be found in Germany. What is its name?
Supercomputer
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How much do you know about Germany's involvement in the United Nations?
Quiz UN
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In which year did the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic become full members of the United Nations?
Quiz UN 1
© picture alliance / Jürgen Schwenkenbecher
When was Germany last a non-permanent member of the Security Council?
Quiz UN 2
© picture alliance/dpa
Germany pays the ... contribution to the UN's regular budget.
Quiz UN 3
© Boris Zerwann
Which German city hosts the most UN organizations?
Quiz UN 4
© picture alliance / Geisler-Fotopress
What is the thematic focus of the UN organizations in Bonn?
Quiz UN 5
© picture alliance / ZB / euroluftbild.de
The Security Council adopted ... resolutions during Germany's membership.
Quiz UN 6
© picture alliance / Pacific Press
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A brief ramble through the Federal States
Quiz Bundesländer
Which German federal state has the most inhabitants?
Rhein
© picture alliance
The largest stretch of Lake Constance lies in which federal state?
Bodensee
© picture alliance
Which is the smallest federal state?
Hafen
© picture alliance/dpa
Which federal state has the largest area?
Irschenberg
© picture alliance/dpa
Which of these cities is also a federal state?
Kanzleramt
© picture alliance / DUMONT Bildar
The city of Dresden lies in which federal state?
Frauenkirche
© picture alliance
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What rights do children have in Germany and around the world?
Quiz on children’s rights
© picture alliance / Zoonar
What rights do children have in Germany?
Quiz Kinderrechte Frage 1
© picture alliance / Wavebreak Media LTD
What does the right to education mean for children?
Quiz Kinderrechte Frage 3
© picture alliance / Zoonar
Which organisation monitors compliance with children’s rights worldwide?
Quiz Kinderrechte Frage 4
© picture alliance / Zoonar
What was the goal of the 2021 draft law with respect to children’s rights in the Basic Law?
Quiz Kinderrechte Frage 5
© picture alliance / Connect Images
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What do you know about skilled crafts and trades in Germany?
Handwerk
© Adobe/Stock
How many skilled craft businesses are there in Germany?
Handwerk
© Adobe Stock
What is the most popular recognized trade in skilled crafts?
Handwerk
© AdobeStock
How many professions are there in skilled crafts?
Handwerk
© Adobe Stock
How long does the apprenticeship examination take?
Handwerk
© AdobeStock
What is a craftsman with full qualifications called?
Handwerk
© Adobe Stock
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How much do you know about the DAAD?
1
© picture-alliance-dpa-Friso-Gentsch
When was the DAAD established?
1
© picture-alliancedpa--Friso-Gentsch
How many international students had received funding from the DAAD as of 2024?
2
© picture-alliance-dpa-Friso-Gentsc
Pick the country from which the greatest number of international students are currently coming to Germany!
3
© istock-FatCamera.
Which group of disciplines is the most popular among international students?
4
© picture-alliance--imageBROKER--Unai-Huizi
How many people are working for the DAAD?
5
© Sebastian-Wilke-DAAD
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Put your knowledge of music from Germany to the test.
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Which is the biggest music festival in Germany?
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How does this song continue? “99 Luftballons…”
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Which of these bands is not from Germany?
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Which German single has been most successful on the streaming platform Spotify to date?
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The hip-hop culture of which German city has been listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage?
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What do you know about dual vocational training in Germany?
Mann mit Schallschutzkopfhörern
© picture alliance / photothek.de
Which of the following is not a state-recognised occupation requiring vocational training?
Frau beim Yoga
© picture alliance / Zoonar
In 2022, what percentage of apprentices and trainees were taken on by their firm once they qualified?
Lehrbrief der Schlosserinnung zu Nürnberg
© picture alliance / akg-images
How many recognised occupations requiring vocational training are there in Germany in 2025?
Köchin beim Anrichten von Speisen
© picture alliance / Zoonar
Which vocational training pays best, with a monthly salary of approx. 3,000 euros?
Geldscheine
© picture alliance / dpa
How many international trainees and apprentices were there in Germany in 2023?
Trennschleifer
© picture alliance / Geisler-Fotopress
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Climbing high! What do you know about the Alps?
Alpenwiesen
© picture alliance / Shotshop
What is the symbolic plant of the Alps?
Weiße Blüte
© picture alliance / imageBROKER
When was Germany’’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze, climbed for the first time?
Die Zugspitze
© picture alliance / dpa
Which inhabitant of the Alps can be seen in the picture?
Schwarzer Vogel
© picture alliance / imageBROKER
Why is a whip needed for the custom of <i>Aperschnalzen</i>?
Peitsche
© picture alliance / ROHA-Fotothek Fürmann/Shotshop
How much of its life does a marmot spend in its burrow?
Murmeltier
© picture alliance / imageBROKER
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8 May 1945 – What happened after the end of the Second World War?
8.Mai.1945
© picture alliance/dpa
What is the name of the conference in summer 1945 that regulated the restructuring of Europe and Germany’s future?
Konferenz
© picture-alliance / akg-images
What was introduced on 8 May 1949, exactly four years after the war ended?
Beschluss
© picture alliance / dpa
What is the name of the USA aid programme that contributed to the economic reconstruction of Europe?
Hilfsprogramm
© picture alliance / Usis-Dite/Leemage
In 1985, which politician was the first to designate 8 May 1945 as “Liberation Day” in the Federal Republic of Germany?
Bundespräsident
© picture-alliance / dpa
Which city was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany before Berlin?
Bundesadler
© picture alliance / Zoonar
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Berlin! What do you know about the German capital?
Molecule Man Berlin
© picture alliance/dpa
Which famous sight is NOT to be found in Berlin?
Berlin
© picture alliance / imageBROKER
Which drink is popular in Berlin?
Waldmeister
© picture alliance / dpa
What can be found in the sphere of the television tower?
Fernsehturm
© picture alliance / photothek.de
What does the name “KaDeWe” stand for?
KaDeWe
© picture alliance / Bildagentur-online/Schoening
Who said the famous words “Ich bin ein Berliner”?
Brandenburger Tor
© picture alliance / Bahho Kara/Kirchner-Media
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How much do you know about freedom of expression and the press in Germany?
Megaphon
© picture alliance / Zoonar
In which article of the Basic Law is freedom of expression enshrined?
Grundgesetz
© picture alliance / Fotostand
Where is freedom of expression restricted in Germany?
Grenzen
© picture alliance / CHROMORANGE
Who controls public service broadcasting in Germany?
Öffentlich Rechtlicher Rundfunk
© picture alliance / Flashpic
Why is the media sometimes referred to as the “fourth estate”?
Medien
© picture alliance/dpa
Which type of journalistic text expresses an opinion?
Meinungsäußerung
© picture alliance / Zoonar
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Science in Germany – what do you know about Einstein, Planck and Co.?
Glühbirne
© picture alliance / CHROMORANGE
Max Planck is regarded as the founder of quantum physics. Why did he almost not study physics?
Max Planck
© picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen received the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. Why didn’t he give a speech at the award ceremony?
Röntgenbild
© picture alliance / dpa
Nuclear physicist Lise Meitner never received the Nobel Prize. How many times was she nominated?
Lise Meitner
© picture alliance / Schoening
Why reason did Albert Einstein give for not wanting to wear socks?
Socken
© picture alliance / brandstaetter images/Christian Skrein
Philipp Reis is considered one of the inventors of the telephone. What was the first sentence ever spoken in a phone call?
Telefon
© picture alliance / imageBROKER
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How well do you know the German language?
Studium
© picture alliance / imageBROKER
How many dialect groups are there in Germany?
Dialekte
© picture alliance / ZB
Which countries use German as an official language?
Amtssprache
© picture alliance / Caro
What are umlauts in German?
Umlaute
© picture alliance/dpa
How many words (basic forms) did the German dictionary Duden contain in 2024?
Duden
© picture alliance / CHROMORANGE
How many words does a German native speaker use on average?
Muttersprachler
© picture alliance / PantherMedia
The word “Schnapsidee” exists only in German. What does it mean?
Schnapsidee
© picture alliance / Caro
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Cheers! Put your knowledge of drinks in Germany to the test.
Prost
© picture alliance / Connect Images
When was Germany’s beer purity law introduced?
Reinheitsgebot
© picture alliance/dpa
What will you be served if you order a “Spezi” in a restaurant?
Spezi
© picture alliance / Shotshop
What is often mixed with sparkling water in Germany to make a Schorle?
Schorle
© picture alliance/dpa
Which of the following is traditionally served with an East Frisian tea?
Ostfriesischer Tee
© picture alliance/dpa
Glühwein was first sold in bottles in Germany in 1956. Why was that previously not allowed?
Glühwein
© picture alliance/dpa
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How much do you know about Berlin’s Museum Island?
Alte Nationalgalerie
© picture alliance/dpa
Why did the Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm III have a museum built?
Altes Museum
© picture alliance / ZB
The James Simon Gallery is the island’s visitor centre. Who was James Simon?
James-Simon-Galerie
© picture alliance / Photoshot
What is the “Museum Island Master Plan”?
"Masterplan Museumsinsel"
© picture alliance / Eibner-Pressefoto
The Pergamon Altar is one of the highlights of Museum Island. Where was it originally located?
Ruine
© picture alliance/dpa
How much time passed between the opening of the oldest and the newest museum?
Neues Museum
© picture alliance / Joko
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On your marks, get set, go: how much do you know about the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games?
© FISU
© FISU
How many sports are featured at the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games?
© FISU
© FISU
What kind of animal is the mascot “Wanda”?
© Florian Schwarzbach - Blackburn Photographie
© Florian Schwarzbach - Blackburn Photographie
What is the official title of the competition?
© FISU
© FISU
Why is the torch of the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games black?
© Rhine-Ruhr 2025/Andrea Bowinkelmann
© Rhine-Ruhr 2025/Andrea Bowinkelmann
Why are no national anthems played during medal ceremonies?
© Rhine-Ruhr 2025
© Rhine-Ruhr 2025
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Join us underground and test your knowledge!
Führung
© picture alliance/dpa
This government bunker was intended to provide protection for 30 days. What should not be missing there?
Regierungsbunker
© picture alliance / Ulrich Baumgarten
The rock passageways beneath Nuremberg are 700 years old. What is the background to their creation?
Felsengänge
© picture alliance / dpa
How does the greater horseshoe bat communicate?
Große Hufeisennase
© picture alliance / imageBROKER
What is the traditional miners’ greeting in Germany?
Bergmannsgruß
© picture alliance / Zoonar
From what material is the 40,000-year-old figurine made that was found in a cave in Germany?
Figur
© picture alliance/dpa
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Learning from nature: test your knowledge about bionics.
Tropfen
© picture alliance / blickwinkel/S. Koerber
What does the term lotus effect refer to?
Lotuseffekt
© ON-Photography
Which pattern from nature inspired this shape-shifting façade?
Fassade
© ICD/IntCDC Universität Stuttgart
Who studied natural phenomena early on and is therefore considered the first bionic researcher?
Bewegungsstudie
© picture alliance / World History Archive
Which invention was inspired by body parts of crayfish?
Flusskrebs
© picture alliance / imageBROKER | Reinhard Dirscherl
What was patented in 1920 and is therefore considered the first German bionic invention?
Fragezeichen
© picture alliance / Zoonar | Reiner Pechmann
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Join us on a journey through Germany and put your knowledge to the test!
Sehenswürdigkeit
© Aufmacherbild © picture alliance / Rainer Keuenhof | Rainer Keuenhof
You’re bound to recognise some of these landmarks. Which of them was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2025?
Weltkulturerbe
© picture alliance/dpa | Karl-Josef Hildenbrand
“Germany is at the peak of beauty in summer.” Which writer is this quote from?
Gipfel der Schönheit
© picture alliance / imageBROKER | Patrick Frischknecht
Which of these attractions is the most frequently visited in Germany, with six million visitors a year?
Touristen
© picture alliance/dpa | Henning Kaiser
The hotel “Zum Roten Bären” in Freiburg is considered the oldest inn in Germany. How old are its foundations?
Hotel Bären
© picture alliance / Schoening | Schoening
The Oktoberfest in Munich attracts millions of tourists every year. Which traditional Bavarian phrase is used to open the festivities?
Bierkrug
© picture alliance / M.i.S. | Bernd Feil
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Campus traditions and curiosities: put your knowledge of German universities to the test!
Studieren
© picture alliance / Zoonar | benis arapovic
Which subject can you not study in Germany?
Studienfächer
© picture alliance / Zoonar | benis arapovic
The university in Heidelberg was founded in 1386. When was a university last established in Germany?
Gründung
© picture alliance/dpa | Thomas Frey
A doctoral thesis written at the University of Münster in 2006 went down in history. Why?
Doktorarbeit
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These walls have stories to tell. For more than 100 years, what was this site in Heidelberg used for?
Geschichte
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The “Gänseliesel” in Göttingen is inextricably linked to the university’s history. Which statement about the statue is true?
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Do you have green fingers? Put your knowledge of gardening to the test!
Garten
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Allotments are also known as “Schrebergärten” in Germany. Where does this name come from?
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Which German model is this variety of rose named after?
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What does it mean when someone says “Unkraut vergeht nicht” (weeds never die)?
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It is estimated that 25 million of these are to be found in German gardens. What are we talking about?
Garten
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The English Garden in Munich is one of the world’s largest city parks. What is it NOT possible to do there?
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What do you know about the gaming scene in Germany?
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What percentage of Germans play on PCs, consoles, smartphones or tablets?
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In which city is the world’s largest video games fair Gamescom held?
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What is the average age of gamers in Germany?
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What is the percentage of women in the German gaming scene?
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In which game did the German e-sports player Umut Gültekin become world champion in 2022?
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What do you know about the German language?
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How many people in the world speak German as their mother tongue or second language?
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In which country is German not one of the official languages?
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Which letters occur most frequently in German?
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Which of the following languages is not a Germanic language, like German itself?
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In which country is a Creole language spoken that is based on German?
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What do you know about the reunification?
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On which date did Germany celebrate its reunification?
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How many roads were divided by the Wall?
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Who accidentally opened the Wall during a press conference?
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Which US President said the famous words: “Mister Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
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When did the construction of the Wall begin?
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For how many years was Germany divided?
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Which fruit became a symbol for the fall of the Wall?
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How well do you know the German forest?
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How much area do forests cover in Germany?
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How many trees grow in Germany?
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Which fairy tale is set in the forest?
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What species of trees is most common in Germany?
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How many species of trees grow in German forests?
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Which of these birds does not live in the forest?
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How old is the oldest tree in Germany thought to be?
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What is the name of the largest low mountain range in Germany?
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What do you know about Christmas in Germany?
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A popular pre-Christmas tradition is the...
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When do most Christmas markets open?
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What do Germans like to drink at Christmas markets?
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Which of the following is not a Christmas biscuit?
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What percentage of Germans celebrate Christmas?
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How many Christmas trees are bought in Germany each year?
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When do most Germans give each other their Christmas presents?
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Which of the following is a popular Christmas meal served on 24 December?
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What do you know about human rights?
Palais des Nations in Genf
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights resulted above all from the experiences of World War II and the crimes committed by the German National Socialists. In which year did the United Nations adopt the declaration?
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How many articles are there in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
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“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Which article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states this?
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Who is mainly responsible for the implementation of human rights?
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Which German city is now dubbed the City of Peace and Human Rights, because of its involvement for human rights and for coming to terms with its Nazi past?
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For a long time now, Germany and France have been involved worldwide for human rights. In which year did they begin awarding the joint Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law?
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What do you know about young people in Germany?
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How many people aged between 15 and 24 are there living in Germany?
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Which values are most important to young people?
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What do young people in Germany see as the major issue?
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What percentage of young people believes that Germany offers them every opportunity to achieve their life goals?
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Which social platform is the most popular with Generation Z?
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In Germany, over ten million children and young people are members of a sports club. Which is the most popular sport?
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How much do you know about sport in Germany?
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Approximately how many people are members of the German Football Association (DFB), the world’s largest national sporting association?
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FC Bayern Munich hold the record for winning the Bundesliga, but how many times have they won the Champions League?
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Which city last hosted the Olympic Games in Germany in 1972?
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How long has the German Sports Aid Foundation been supporting up-and-coming youngsters and elite athletes in Germany?
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In approximately how many countries has the International Sports Promotion scheme been supporting projects since the 1960s?
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How many fitness studios are there in Germany?
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Quiz about Germany
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Who was the first Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 1
How many times has the German men’s national soccer team won the FIFA World Cup?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 2
What is the name of Germany’s highest mountain?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 3
How many people live in Germany?
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Which means of transport was invented in Germany in 1817?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 5
Who is the Federal Republic’s head of state?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 6
What is the name of Germany’s largest island?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 7
Which author and Nobel laureate was born in Germany in 1917?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 8
How many states (Länder) are there in Germany?
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Who said it - Goethe or Schiller, or who?
Goethe-Schiller statue
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“You only see what you know.”
Symmetric Color Wheel
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“Here I am Man: here, dare to be!”
Schillerhaus Rudolstadt
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“Against stupidity even the gods themselves contend in vain.”
E=mc2, Lustgarten, Berlin
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“Gold’s all they care about, gold’s wanted everywhere. For us poor folk there’s none to spare!”
Biathlon Gold, Oberhof
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“Did you think the lion was sleeping because he didn’t roar?”
Löwe
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“Great souls suffer in silence.”
Goethe-Schiller Statue, Nationaltheater, Weimar
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“Luck is starting to get capricious with me.”
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