Germany Trivia

Guten Dog, it's time for some Germany trivia. We had Scotland trivia earlier this season, and I'm going to have a few more countries before we close out season 7. As always, I've got 3 rounds of 10 questions each. I'll ask, you'll answer, and then we get to see how you did. If you need rules or scorecards, visit the show's website, dorkygeekynerdy.com. There are also show transcripts if you're looking for those. Boot Bundaba, I'm your tour guide, Brian Rollins. This is episode 329 of the Dorky, Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast, and let's get going. The Dorky round #1 What is the capital of Germany? Berlin #2 Germany was divided into East and West. Following which war? World War 2 #3 What German physicist was born in Ulm before coming up with both the specific and general theories of relativity? Albert Einstein #4 What German philosopher wrote the Communist Manifesto? Karl Marx #5 What German auto manufacturer has given us the iconic beetle? Volkswagen number six What currency is currently used in Germany? Like much of the EU, Germany uses the euro #7 What is the longest river in Germany? The Rhine river #8 What country borders Germany to the north? Denmark #9 What German dish is made from fermented cabbage? Sauerkraut #10 Inspired by the trained animals seen at St. festivals, Haribo began making what chewy candy in 1922. Gummy bears. The Geeky round #1 What three colors will you find on the modern German flag? From top to bottom, it's black, red and gold #2 From 2005 to 2021, what doctor of quantum chemistry was the Chancellor of Germany? Angela Merkel #3, born in Germany in 1770. What composer wrote numerous pieces including Ode to Joy? Ludwig von Beethoven #4 What German authors brought us fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and the Brave Little Tailor, The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm #5. Before the euro, what was Germany's currency? The Deutschmark number six. What is the largest forest in Germany? The Black Forest. Schwarzwald #7 In what year did Germany host the FIFA World Cup? They hosted the 2006 games #8 opening in 1040AD Weichensteffen is the oldest What in Germany brewery #9 Neuschwanstein Castle is the inspiration for what California attraction? Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland #10 the largest German battleship during World War 2, was named after what statesman and chancellor of Germany. Otto von Bismarck the Nerdy round #1 In what year was the unification of East and West Germany completed? Final unification happened October 3rd, 1990 #2. Before unification, what was the capital of West Germany? Bonn. It was also the capital of the United Germany until 1999 #3. How many times has Germany hosted the Olympics? Three times. They hosted both the Summer and Winter Games in 1936 and the Summer Games in Munich in 1972. Technically that was West Germany, but that felt a bit pedantic #4 what German priest was a Seminole figure in the Protestant Reformation and wrote the 95 Theses in 1517? Martin Luther #5 What event on February 27th, 1933 led to the suspension of civil rights throughout Germany? The Reichstag fire number six. What does the German automaker's name BMW stand for? Bavarian motorworks #7 How many countries border Germany? 9 in total #8 In front of what German landmark did Ronald Reagan ask Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down this wall? The Brandenburg Gate #9 By population, where does Germany rank in Europe? Third behind Russia and Turkey. It's the 6th largest by landmass #10 What is the oldest city in Germany? Trier. It was founded in 16 BC and we're done with Germany. Trivia. How did you do? I've always wanted to see Germany. I'm a sucker for those big castles. Plus, I got a crash course in German narrating the Uncommon Bonds audiobooks. Next week, it's back to music trivia. Here's a clue. What band was formed in a garage in Hawthorne, CA in 1961? That's right, they're a literal garage band. We can rock out next Wednesday. This was episode 329 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. If you'd like to help support the show and get extra stuff, consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy. This podcast is written, produced and hosted by Brian Rollins. If you love audiobooks or want to have your book turned into an audio book, contact me at the Voices inmyhead.com. The show's theme music is Punch Funk by the band Punch Funk. Listen to all their music on Spotify. This podcast is copyright 2025 by Brian Rollins. All rights reserved. Thanks for listening and Afirazen. Having just moved from Germany, Lada is new to South B High School, where Eric is trapped with her as his German tutor. Despite being somewhat dazzled by her unusual beauty and keen intelligence, he quickly realizes there may be more to her crabby demeanor and the scary black circles under her eyes than anyone realizes. The unlikely couple must discover the mysterious source of Lada's debilitating nightmares before madness overtakes her uncommon bonds. A supernatural series written by William E Noland and narrated by Brian Rollins. Playing with Fire and Hammer to Fall. Books one and two of the series are available now on audiobook, available on Spotify and everywhere else audio books are sold.