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Quiz about Cologne Excites Ze Senses
Quiz about Cologne Excites Ze Senses

Cologne Excites Ze Senses Trivia Quiz


Cologne is one of the most striking cities of Germany. How much do you know about it?

A multiple-choice quiz by Ptichka. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Ptichka
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
342,887
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
338
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (5/10), moonraker2 (4/10), Guest 151 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What river runs through Cologne? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which state does Cologne belong to? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Cologne is home to one of Europe's oldest universities. Of the following, who was NOT an alumnus of the Cologne University? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When does the "fifth season" (carnival season) traditionally start in Cologne? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. During the Cologne Festival, three prestigious titles can be bought. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Cologne is famous for the "Eau de Cologne". What is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Following World War I, which Allied power occupied Cologne? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Directly prior to World War II, Cologne had a sizable Jewish population. Approximately how large was it at the time? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Heinrich Böll is one of Cologne's most famous sons. What Nobel Prize did he win? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Cologne prides itself on its local trade shows. Which of the following does NOT take place in Cologne?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What river runs through Cologne?

Answer: Rhine

Running from the Swiss Alps into the North Sea, Rhine is one of the most historically significant rivers of Europe. It has length of 1,233 km.
2. Which state does Cologne belong to?

Answer: North Rhine-Westphalia

North Rhine-Westphalia is one of the most populous and most economically important states of Germany. The state has an area of 34,084.13 km2.
3. Cologne is home to one of Europe's oldest universities. Of the following, who was NOT an alumnus of the Cologne University?

Answer: Thomas Mann

Thomas Mann went to the Ludwig Maximillians University of Munich and the Technical University of Munich. The rest did study in Cologne.
4. When does the "fifth season" (carnival season) traditionally start in Cologne?

Answer: 11/11 11:11

Traditionally, the fifth season is declared at 11 minutes past 11 on November 11th. The festivities are suspended for Christmas, then picked up again at the New Year and run through Ash Wednesday.
5. During the Cologne Festival, three prestigious titles can be bought. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: Ritter (knight)

The prince is the personification of the carnival spirit. The farmer symbolizes the boldness of the old imperial city. The virgin is a mother figure (traditionally played by a man).
6. Cologne is famous for the "Eau de Cologne". What is it?

Answer: Perfume

Today, Eau de Cologne refers to perfumes generally marketed to men. Eau de Cologne was first manufactured in Cologne.
7. Following World War I, which Allied power occupied Cologne?

Answer: Great Britain

With Rhineland split between the allies, British occupation was of the softer kind than the French. It was less harsh to the population and the British command opposed the French plans for permanent occupation of Rhineland.
8. Directly prior to World War II, Cologne had a sizable Jewish population. Approximately how large was it at the time?

Answer: 10,000

Almost the entire Jewish population of Cologne was deported or killed by the Nazis. The city's six synagogues were destroyed, though one was rebuilt in 1959.
9. Heinrich Böll is one of Cologne's most famous sons. What Nobel Prize did he win?

Answer: Literature

One of the foremost post-WWII writers of Germany, Böll tried to make sense of the historical lessons of Nazism and deal with the inherent guilt. This often brought him into conflict with the mainstream culture, more inclined to simply forget about this stain on the nation's history and move on.
10. Cologne prides itself on its local trade shows. Which of the following does NOT take place in Cologne?

Answer: Materialica

Materialica takes place in Munich. Imm Cologne is a furniture trade show. Photokina is the world's largest trade fair of photographic and imaging industries. Gamescom is a trade fair of video games.
Source: Author Ptichka

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