Landeskunde: Explore the Geography, History, Politics, and Culture of Germany

Question 1

Welche der folgenden deutschen Parteien ist nicht im Bundestag vertreten?

Accepted Answer

Piratenpartei Deutschland

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Christlich Demokratische Union (CDU)

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Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD)

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Freie Demokratische Partei (FDP)

Question 2

Which river is the largest and most significant in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Rhine

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Danube

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Elbe

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Oder

Question 3

Which of the following poses a significant challenge to Germany in the present day?

Accepted Answer

Demographic shifts resulting in an aging population

Accepted Answer

Persistent economic disparities and income inequality

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Growing political polarization and extremism

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Exceptional political leadership and economic resilience

Question 4

Which topic is not included in the unit "Landeskunde"?

Accepted Answer

Culture of France

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Geography of Germany

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History of Germany

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Politics of Germany

Question 5

Welche der folgenden Flüsse fließt NICHT durch Deutschland?

Accepted Answer

Weichsel

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Rhein

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Donau

Question 6

Which of the following is not a federal state of Germany?

Accepted Answer

Lombardy

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Bavaria

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Saxony

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Question 7

Which river is the most important waterway in Germany, connecting it to neighboring countries and facilitating trade and transportation?

Accepted Answer

Rhine River

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Thames River

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Seine River

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Oder River

Question 8

Which river is NOT found within Germany?

Accepted Answer

Thames

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Rhine

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Danube

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Elbe

Question 9

Which of the following is not typically associated with German culture?

Accepted Answer

Individualism

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Efficiency

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Environmental consciousness

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Directness

Question 10

Which river originates in Switzerland, traverses Germany, and ultimately empties into the North Sea?

Accepted Answer

Rhine

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Danube

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Elbe

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Oder

Question 11

What is the capital city of the German state of Bavaria?

Accepted Answer

Munich

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Berlin

Question 12

Which river does NOT flow through Germany?

Accepted Answer

Vistula

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Rhine

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Danube

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Oder

Question 13

In the Thirty Years' War, which battle marked a turning point with a decisive Swedish victory?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Breitenfeld (1631)

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Battle of White Mountain (1620)

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Battle of Lützen (1632)

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Battle of Nördlingen (1634)

Question 14

Which distinctive characteristic is a key feature of the German economy?

Accepted Answer

Germany possesses the largest economy within the European Union.

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Agriculture remains the dominant sector driving the German economy.

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Germany consistently faces high unemployment rates.

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Germany operates independently of the Eurozone, maintaining its own national currency.

Question 15

Which peak reigns supreme as the highest point in Germany's mountainous landscape?

Accepted Answer

Zugspitze

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Watzmann

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Feldberg

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Brocken

Question 16

Germany's economic strength is attributed to several factors. Which of the following is NOT a significant contributor to Germany's economic prosperity?

Accepted Answer

Rich natural resources

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Skilled workforce

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Export-oriented economy

Question 17

In what year did the reunification of Germany take place, and what was its historical significance?

Accepted Answer

1990: Peaceful transition and integration of East and West Germany

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1989: End of the Cold War and collapse of the Soviet Union

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1992: Gradual process with negotiations and challenges

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1994: Full integration of East Germany into the European Union

Question 18

Which German city is globally renowned for its exceptional concentration of world-class museums, art galleries, and cultural institutions?

Accepted Answer

Berlin

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Cologne

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Munich

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Hamburg

Question 19

Germany's "Energiewende" policy focuses on transitioning from fossil fuels to which primary energy source?

Accepted Answer

Renewable Energy

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Nuclear Energy

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Fossil Fuels

Question 20

Which economic sector contributes the smallest proportion to Germany's GDP and employment?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Services

Question 21

Which mountain range is NOT found within Germany's borders?

Accepted Answer

Carpathians

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Alps

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT considered a major characteristic of German culture?

Accepted Answer

Individualism and self-expression

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Precision and orderliness

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Artistic and intellectual achievements

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Emphasis on tradition and heritage

Question 23

Welche der folgenden Aussagen beschreibt die politische Ausrichtung der Christlich Demokratischen Union Deutschlands (CDU) korrekt?

Accepted Answer

Christlich-demokratisch

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Sozialdemokratisch

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Liberal

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Nationalistisch

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a well-known tourist attraction in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Eiffel Tower

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Neuschwanstein Castle

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Oktoberfest

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Berlin Wall

Question 25

What is the most accurate description of Germany's political system?

Accepted Answer

Federal republic with a parliamentary system and a strong executive

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Unitary state with a presidential system and a weak executive

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Parliamentary democracy with a strong legislature and a weak executive

Question 26

Which river holds the distinction of being the most important in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Rhine

Answer

Danube

Answer

Elbe

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Oder

Question 27

Which German wine region is renowned for its steep slopes, slate-rich soil, and production of mineral-rich Riesling wines?

Accepted Answer

Mosel

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Pfalz

Question 28

Zu welchem Zeitpunkt wurde die Berliner Mauer errichtet?

Accepted Answer

1961

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1955

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1971

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1989

Question 29

Welche politische Regierungsform hat Deutschland?

Accepted Answer

Parlamentarische Demokratie

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Präsidentialdemokratie

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Diktatur

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Monarchie

Question 30

Welches Bundesland in Deutschland ist für seine Automobilindustrie bekannt?

Accepted Answer

Baden-Württemberg

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Bayern

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Hessen

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Niedersachsen

Question 31

Welche deutsche Stadt ist für ihre mittelalterliche Architektur bekannt?

Accepted Answer

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Berlin

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Hamburg

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München

Question 32

Welcher deutsche Bundespräsident hatte das Amt von 2004 bis 2010 inne?

Accepted Answer

Horst Köhler

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Christian Wulff

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Joachim Gauck

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Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Question 33

Wann erfolgte die Wiedervereinigung Deutschlands?

Accepted Answer

1990

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1989

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1991

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1992

Question 34

Zu welchem Zeitpunkt wurde die Berliner Mauer errichtet?

Accepted Answer

1961

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1949

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1989

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1990

Question 35

Welches Parteiensystem existiert in Deutschland?

Accepted Answer

Mehrparteiensystem

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Zweiparteiensystem

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Einparteiensystem

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Präsidialsystem

Question 36

Wer verfasste den Roman "Der Zauberberg"?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Mann

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Heinrich Heine

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Hermann Hesse

Question 37

Welche Gebirgskette befindet sich im südlichen Teil Deutschlands?

Accepted Answer

Alpen

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Pyrenäen

Answer

Karpaten

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Anden

Question 38

Welcher Fluss durchfließt die Stadt Berlin?

Accepted Answer

Spree

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Rhein

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Donau

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Elbe

Question 39

Wann wurde die Bundesrepublik Deutschland gegründet?

Accepted Answer

1949

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1945

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1955

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1961

Question 40

Welche Art der sozialen Absicherung existiert in Deutschland?

Accepted Answer

Sozialstaat

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Wohlfahrtsstaat

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Fürsorge

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Private Krankenversicherung

Question 41

Wer war der erste Regierungschef der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

Accepted Answer

Konrad Adenauer

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Ludwig Erhard

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Willy Brandt

Answer

Helmut Schmidt

Question 42

Welche der folgenden Städte liegt NICHT in Deutschland?

Accepted Answer

Wien

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München

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Berlin

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Hamburg

Question 43

Which historical event is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in German history, and what makes it so significant?

Accepted Answer

The fall of the Berlin Wall

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The Thirty Years' War

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The establishment of the German Empire

Question 44

Welches Bundesland hat die meisten Einwohner?

Accepted Answer

Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Bayern

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Baden-Württemberg

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Niedersachsen

Question 45

Welches Gericht gilt als typisch deutsche Speise?

Accepted Answer

Bratwurst

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Sushi

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Pizza

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Paella

Question 46

Welcher Fluss durchquert die Bundeshauptstadt Berlin?

Accepted Answer

Spree

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Rhein

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Elbe

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Oder

Question 47

Welche Stadt ist die Landeshauptstadt Bayerns?

Accepted Answer

München

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Berlin

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Hamburg

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Frankfurt am Main

Question 48

Welcher Fluss fließt nicht durch Deutschland?

Accepted Answer

Themse

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Rhein

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Donau

Question 49

Im Süden von Bayern liegt welches Bundesland?

Accepted Answer

Baden-Württemberg

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Hessen

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Thüringen

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Sachsen-Anhalt

Question 50

Wann wurde die Bundesrepublik Deutschland gegründet?

Accepted Answer

1949

Answer

1945

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1955

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1961

Question 51

Wer war der Bundeskanzler mit der längsten Amtszeit?

Accepted Answer

Helmut Kohl

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Konrad Adenauer

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Willy Brandt

Answer

Angela Merkel

Question 52

Welches Werk von Johann Wolfgang von Goethe gilt als Meisterwerk der deutschen Literatur?

Accepted Answer

Faust

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Die Leiden des jungen Werther

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Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre

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Hermann und Dorothea

Question 53

Welche deutsche Partei vertritt die Sozialdemokratie?

Accepted Answer

Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD)

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Christlich Demokratische Union (CDU)

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Freie Demokratische Partei (FDP)

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Die Grünen

Question 54

Was ist die Hauptstadt von Sachsen?

Accepted Answer

Dresden

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Leipzig

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Chemnitz

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Zwickau

Question 55

Wer schrieb den Roman 'Die Blechtrommel'?

Accepted Answer

Günther Grass

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Heinrich Böll

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Siegfried Lenz

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Uwe Johnson

Question 56

Welches Bundesland Deutschlands ist flächenmäßig das größte?

Accepted Answer

Bayern

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Niedersachsen

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Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Sachsen

Question 57

Wann wurde die Bundesrepublik Deutschland gegründet?

Accepted Answer

1949

Answer

1945

Answer

1955

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1961

Question 58

Welches politische System hat Deutschland?

Accepted Answer

Parlamentarische Republik

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Präsidialrepublik

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Konstitutionelle Monarchie

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Diktatur

Question 59

Welche Stadt ist die Hauptstadt Deutschlands?

Accepted Answer

Berlin

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München

Answer

Hamburg

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Köln

Question 60

Welches deutsche Bundesland grenzt an die meisten anderen Bundesländer?

Accepted Answer

Bayern

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Niedersachsen

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Sachsen

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Thüringen

Question 61

Welche deutsche Stadt ist für ihre Automobilindustrie bekannt?

Accepted Answer

Stuttgart

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Berlin

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München

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Hamburg

Question 62

Welcher deutsche Dichter ist für seinen Roman 'Die Leiden des jungen Werthers' bekannt?

Accepted Answer

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Answer

Friedrich Schiller

Answer

Heinrich Heine

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Thomas Mann

Question 63

Welches Gebirge bildet die natürliche Grenze zwischen Deutschland und der Schweiz?

Accepted Answer

Alpen

Answer

Pyrenäen

Answer

Anden

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Karpaten

Question 64

Wer war der erste Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg?

Accepted Answer

Konrad Adenauer

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Angela Merkel

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Helmut Schmidt

Answer

Willy Brandt