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50 Cards in this Set
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When was the second German Reich founded?
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1871
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What were the strongest political parties when the BRD was established?
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CDU, CSU
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Where is a famous wine region in Germany?
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Mosel and Rhein valleys
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Which 17th century war did the Peace of Westphalia conclude?
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30 Years War
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What French emperor brought an end to the Holy Roman Empire?
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Napoleon
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Which cities still call themselves Hanseatic cities?
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Hamburg, Bremen
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What is the architectural style of many of the churches built in the Middle Ages?
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Gothic
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Where did Gutenberg invent the printing press?
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Mainz
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What were the two major powers in German-speaking lands during the 18th century?
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Hapsburg, Hohenzollern
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When was Germany called the Weimar Republic?
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Between WWI and WWII
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Which German city was founded by the Romans as Augusta Vindelicorum?
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Augsburg
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Where did the "raisin bombers" fly?
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West Berlin
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When was the Federal Republic of Germany established?
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1949
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What was the capital of Germany before and during World War II?
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Berlin
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What German city was once a Roman city named Colonial Agrippina?
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Cologne, Köln
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Whose kingdom united the present-day countries of France, Switzerland and Germany in the 9th century?
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Charlemagne
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Which term is used to refer to the recovery of the German economy after World War II?
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Wirschaftswunder
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When was the dictionary, begun in 1840 by Jakob Grimm, finally published?
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1960
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Who was the first president of the FRG?
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Theodor Heuss
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When did the constitution of the Bundesrepublik go into effect?
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1949
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Which German city was once a Roman camp named Confluentes?
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Koblenz
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What were the citizens of a city called in the Middle Ages?
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Bürger
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When was the Four Power Agreement made, guaranteeing unhindered access to Berlin?
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1971
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When did the Holy Roman Empire come to an end?
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1806
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Who was the political figure responsible for building the Berlin Wall?
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Ulbricht
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Who was the first to translate the Bible into a Germanic language?
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Bishop Wulffala
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When did the Soviets blockade Berlin?
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1948
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What is Marzipan?
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Almond paste candy
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What is a Bowle?
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Alcoholic punch
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What are Mozartkugeln?
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Chocolate candies
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When is Marzipan especially popular?
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Christmas
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What kind of bread is traditional at New Year's?
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Brezel
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What is the name of the famous torte from the Black Forest?
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Schwarzwälderkirschtorte
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What is the principal ingredient in Kaiserschmarren?
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Eggs
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What kind of meat is Rindfleisch?
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Beef
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Name three items considered Besteck?
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Spoon, fork, knife
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From which city do Krapfen (jelly doughnuts) come from?
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Berlin
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What city made the Sachertorte famous?
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Vienna/Wien
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What kind of store sells mainly breads and rolls?
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Bäckerei
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What is another expression for "Guten Appetit!"?
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Mahlzeit
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What is a Serviette?
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Napkin
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How is McDonald's different in Germany?
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Doesn't have free refills
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What size is a Tante Emma Laden?
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Small shop
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At what time of year would you buy Springerle in Germany?
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Christmas
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What do you hold in your left hand while cutting and eating meat in Germany?
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Fork
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Which holiday are Springerle and Lebkuchen most popular?
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Christmas
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From what is a genuine Wienerschnitzel made?
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Veal/baby cow
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What are Pfeffernüsse?
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Pepper nuts/cookies
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What would you buy in a Konditorei?
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Cakes and pastries
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What is Roggenbrot made of?
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Rye
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