Learn German German Culture and Society

Question 1

Which country is NOT a German-speaking country?

Accepted Answer

Belgium

Answer

Austria

Answer

Switzerland

Answer

Liechtenstein

Question 2

What is the name of the famous German annual beer festival held in Munich?

Accepted Answer

Oktoberfest

Answer

Fasching

Answer

Karneval

Answer

Schützenfest

Question 3

Which German city is famous for its Carnival (Karneval) celebrations, rivaling those of Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Cologne

Answer

Berlin

Answer

Munich

Answer

Hamburg

Question 4

What is 'Gemütlichkeit' in German culture?

Accepted Answer

A feeling of warmth, coziness, and good cheer

Answer

A traditional German dish

Answer

A formal business greeting

Answer

A type of German folk dance

Question 5

What is the significance of 'Tatort' in German culture?

Accepted Answer

A long-running German crime TV series watched communally on Sundays

Answer

A famous German fairy tale

Answer

A traditional German greeting

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A historic German landmark

Question 6

Which German holiday involves children dressed in costumes carrying lanterns on November 11th?

Accepted Answer

Martinsfest

Answer

Weihnachten

Answer

Nikolaustag

Answer

Erntedankfest