Germany Cultural Quiz

1. When do Germans use the word 'Gesundheit'? (The direct translation is 'health' )

When somebody is tired

When somebody falls asleep

When somebody sneezes

When somebody laughs very loudly

2. What is the legal drinking age of Germany?

14

16

18

21

3. Where is Germany located?

Northern Europe

Western Europe

Central Europe

Eastern Europe

4. Which country does not speak German?

Switzerland

Austria

Germany

Poland

The official language in Poland is Polish.

Explanation

The official language in Poland is Polish.

5. Among the three main types of schools in Germany, which type is the most demanding in academics?

Hauptschule

Realschule

Gymnasium

Hauptschule offers schooling for grades 5-9 and it’s the least demanding. Usually students going into a Hauptschule receives apprenticeship training and works in the industry.
Realschule offers schooling for grades 5-10 and it is more demanding than Hauptschule. For instance, they need to learn a foreign language (English or French) for at least 5 years. If they have high academic achievement, they can promote to a Gymnasium, which is the most demanding school. It educates grades 5-12 students and they have to take two foreign languages. Any students finish the diploma (pass the oral and writing exam) must be admitted to a university.

Explanation

Hauptschule offers schooling for grades 5-9 and it’s the least demanding. Usually students going into a Hauptschule receives apprenticeship training and works in the industry.
Realschule offers schooling for grades 5-10 and it is more demanding than Hauptschule. For instance, they need to learn a foreign language (English or French) for at least 5 years. If they have high academic achievement, they can promote to a Gymnasium, which is the most demanding school. It educates grades 5-12 students and they have to take two foreign languages. Any students finish the diploma (pass the oral and writing exam) must be admitted to a university.