Can You Nail This Quiz About German Cities?
Germany is one of the most popular countries in the world, with a very long history. This quiz will determine your knowledge about various cities of this beautiful country!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
IMC Process Guide is the name of an electronic performance support system (EPSS). The software is developed by e-learning company IMC AG from which city?
- A.
Saarbrücken
- B.
Berlin
- C.
Cologne
- D.
Frankfurt
Correct Answer
A. SaarbrückenExplanation
The software, IMC Process Guide, is developed by e-learning company IMC AG. The question asks for the city in which IMC AG is located. The correct answer is Saarbrücken.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the capital city of Germany?
- A.
Munich
- B.
Berlin
- C.
Dusseldorf
- D.
Bonn
Correct Answer
B. BerlinExplanation
Berlin is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Germany. It is the largest city in Germany and serves as the political, cultural, and economic center of the country. Berlin is known for its rich history, diverse architecture, and vibrant arts scene. It is home to many important landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag building, and the Berlin Wall.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Home of the DAX, Germany's busiest airport and the financial heart of Germany?
- A.
Hamburg
- B.
Cologne
- C.
Frankfurt
- D.
Munich
Correct Answer
C. FrankfurtExplanation
Frankfurt is the correct answer because it is known as the financial heart of Germany, home to the DAX (Germany's stock exchange), and has Germany's busiest airport. Hamburg, Cologne, and Munich are also major cities in Germany, but they do not have the same level of financial importance or airport traffic as Frankfurt.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Germany's major northern seaport, home of the German production of 'Phantom of the Opera' and the country's second largest city?
- A.
Bremen
- B.
Munich
- C.
Bonn
- D.
Hamburg
Correct Answer
D. HamburgExplanation
Hamburg is the correct answer because it is Germany's major northern seaport and the country's second largest city. It is also known for being the home of the German production of 'Phantom of the Opera'.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Complete this title with a German city - "The Pied Piper of ..."?
- A.
Hamelin
- B.
Hamburg
- C.
Hannover
- D.
Nuremberg
Correct Answer
A. HamelinExplanation
The correct answer is Hamelin because the Pied Piper of Hamelin is a popular folktale from Germany. According to the story, the Pied Piper was hired by the town of Hamelin to rid them of a rat infestation. However, when the townspeople refused to pay him, he lured away their children using his magical pipe. The story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin has been adapted into various forms of literature and media throughout history.Rate this question:
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- 6.
World capital of Oktoberfest and host of the 1972 Olympic Games?
- A.
Dortmund
- B.
Munich
- C.
Duesseldorf
- D.
Stuttgart
Correct Answer
B. MunichExplanation
Munich is the correct answer because it is widely known as the world capital of Oktoberfest, which is the largest beer festival in the world. Additionally, Munich was the host city for the 1972 Olympic Games, further solidifying its connection to both events mentioned in the question.Rate this question:
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- 7.
University town, birthplace of Beethoven and former capital of the Federal Republic of Germany?
- A.
Passau
- B.
Cologne
- C.
Bonn
- D.
Heidelberg
Correct Answer
C. BonnExplanation
Bonn is the correct answer because it is known as a university town, it is the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, and it was the former capital of the Federal Republic of Germany.Rate this question:
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- 8.
City located in Bavaria and location of famous war trials after World War II?
- A.
Heidelberg
- B.
Freiburg
- C.
Regensburg
- D.
Nuremberg
Correct Answer
D. NurembergExplanation
Nuremberg is the correct answer because it is a city located in Bavaria and it is famous for being the location of the war trials that took place after World War II. These trials, known as the Nuremberg Trials, were held to prosecute the major war criminals of Nazi Germany.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Alleged origin of a certain 'eau', site of a Roman settlement and situated directly on the Rhine?
- A.
Cologne
- B.
Heidelberg
- C.
Dortmund
- D.
Duesseldorf
Correct Answer
A. CologneExplanation
Cologne is the correct answer because it is known for being the alleged origin of a certain 'eau', which refers to the famous perfume called Eau de Cologne. Additionally, Cologne is situated directly on the Rhine River and has a history of being a Roman settlement.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A former member of the Hanseatic League, home of Werder, Germany's oldest port city and capital of Germany's smallest state?
- A.
Sassnitz
- B.
Bremen
- C.
Leipzig
- D.
Emden
Correct Answer
B. BremenExplanation
Bremen is the correct answer because it is a former member of the Hanseatic League, which was a commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe. Bremen is also Germany's oldest port city and the capital of Germany's smallest state. Therefore, Bremen fits all the criteria mentioned in the question.Rate this question:
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