Just for fun: History of Germany

Diksha

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Member since 01 September 2017

Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses

Diksha

16 October 2019 09:05:35

4832

Diksha

16 October 2019 09:05:35

4832

Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses

Hello everyone,

Whether you're a history buff or not, here's a chance to learn about the history of Germany. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts.

1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in Germany
2. What is the name of the national anthem? When and by whom was it created?
3. Name 2 eminent national historical figures
4. When is the national day celebrated in Germany?
5. Which are the most important turning points in the German history?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

TheJDW81

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Member since 04 October 2019

Würzburg, Bavaria

TheJDW81

16 October 2019 12:35:02

TheJDW81

16 October 2019 12:35:02

Würzburg, Bavaria

1. Melanchthon obelisk, Furthia & Norris Fountain, stoppelsteine
2. The German National Anthem
3. Merkel
4. Day of Unity
5. Fall of the Berlin Wall and 2006 when America decided to keep its military in the country.

Thanks for the quiz Diksha

thnscm

Member

Member since 01 February 2018

thnscm

24 October 2019 12:46:32

thnscm

24 October 2019 12:46:32

1. Brandenburg Gate, Berlin; Hermannsdenkmal, Detmold; St. Thomas Church, Leipzig.
2. Deutschlandlied, Joseph Haydn
3. Otto von Bismarck; Johannes Gutenberg
4. October 3
5. Unification, 1871; Armistice Day, 11/11/1914; Reunification, 1991

Nice quiz! Had to look up the dates of the national anthem. Haydn wrote it in 1797. Lyrics were written by a 19th C poet. Became the national anthem in 1922.

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