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Quiz about German History
Quiz about German History

German History Trivia Quiz


Some questions about German history (1871-2007). Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by nicola_e. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
nicola_e
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
283,265
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10
1. Germany was founded in 1871. Back then, Germany was called the German Empire (Deutsches Reich - a name it kept till 1945). Where was the German Empire proclaimed? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1871 Germany was unified. But unification never is easy especially regarding law. One of the most important projects of the German Empire was the production of a Civil Code. In 1881 a commission was established to work on a common Civil Code that finally resulted in the "Buergerliches Gesetzbuch" (BGB). When did the BGB come into effect? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. One of the most famous and certainly the darkest of all eras of German history is the so-called "Third Reich" which lasted from 1933 to 1945. Not only did the Nazis kill millions of Jews and other "unwanted" persons but they also started World War II in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. How many people (including civilians, soldiers, missing persons, Holocaust victims, etc.) died during World War II according to F. W. Putzger's "Historischer Weltatlas" (1969)? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the first President of the Weimar Republic? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What have the colours of Germany's national flag been since 1949? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. After World War II Germany was divided into four military occupation zones, one of them being the famous East Germany occupied by the Russians. But who controlled the other three sections? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Since 1990 Germany has been permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.


Question 8 of 10
8. Germany had to wait until 1990 to become reunited after its division. When did the German reunification officially take place? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The year 1888 is best known as ...? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was the first chancellor of West Germany after World War II? Hint



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1. Germany was founded in 1871. Back then, Germany was called the German Empire (Deutsches Reich - a name it kept till 1945). Where was the German Empire proclaimed?

Answer: Versailles

Germany was founded on January 18, 1871, when the German Empire was proclaimed in Versailles, France and Wilhelm I became German Emperor.
2. In 1871 Germany was unified. But unification never is easy especially regarding law. One of the most important projects of the German Empire was the production of a Civil Code. In 1881 a commission was established to work on a common Civil Code that finally resulted in the "Buergerliches Gesetzbuch" (BGB). When did the BGB come into effect?

Answer: January 1, 1900

The BGB came into effect on January 1, 1900. As you can see, it took a very long time for the commission to produce a common Civil Code. But the commission's efforts weren't for nothing. Most of the original BGB is still in effect today (though with many amendments).
3. One of the most famous and certainly the darkest of all eras of German history is the so-called "Third Reich" which lasted from 1933 to 1945. Not only did the Nazis kill millions of Jews and other "unwanted" persons but they also started World War II in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. How many people (including civilians, soldiers, missing persons, Holocaust victims, etc.) died during World War II according to F. W. Putzger's "Historischer Weltatlas" (1969)?

Answer: About 55 million

Putzger's "Historischer Weltatlas" states that about 55 million people died during World War II, nearly 21 million people in Russia alone, followed by 13.5 million people in China and nearly 6 million people in Poland.
4. Who was the first President of the Weimar Republic?

Answer: Friedrich Ebert

The Weimar Republic officially started in 1919 with the signing of the Weimar Constitution by President Friedrich Ebert. Ebert was President until 1925 and succeeded by Paul von Hindenburg. Friedrich Ebert was born on February 4, 1871 and died in office on February 28, 1925.

He was member of the SPD (Social Democratic Party of Germany) and not only the first President of Germany but also Chancellor of the new republic from November 9, 1918 to February 11, 1919. (He should not be confused with his son, also called Friedrich Ebert.

The latter played a prominent role in the former German Democratic Republic).
5. What have the colours of Germany's national flag been since 1949?

Answer: Black, red and gold

The German Revolution of 1848 adopted the colours black, red and gold as the national colours. They were readopted in 1949, having previously been the colours of Weimar Germany. Since about 1815 they had been associated with the drive towards a unified, democratic Germany. (Black, red and gold had also been the heraldic colours of the Holy Roman Empire).
6. After World War II Germany was divided into four military occupation zones, one of them being the famous East Germany occupied by the Russians. But who controlled the other three sections?

Answer: France, United Kingdom, United States of America

The French, UK and US zones were merged in 1948 as a step towards the formation of the Federal Republic of Germany (also called West Germany). Russia turned the Soviet Zone into the German Democratic Republic only months later. Germany remained divided into two separate countries until 1990.
7. Since 1990 Germany has been permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Answer: False

Germany is not a permanent member of the UNSC. Ever since the foundation of the United Nations there have been five permanent members. These consisted of the five main victors of World War II: China (first the ROC, then from 1971 the People's Republic), the Soviet Union (succeded by Russia in 1991), the USA, France and the UK.
8. Germany had to wait until 1990 to become reunited after its division. When did the German reunification officially take place?

Answer: 3 October 1990

On 3 October 1990 Germany regained full sovereignity with the German reunification. Since then this date is a statutory holiday.
9. The year 1888 is best known as ...?

Answer: The Year of the Three Emperors

In 1888 Germany had three emperors. That's why it is called the Year of the Three Emperors. In March 1888 Willliam I died and was followed by his son Frederick III who died of cancer on the 99th day of his rule. Frederick III was followed by his son William II who became the last German emperor.
10. Who was the first chancellor of West Germany after World War II?

Answer: Konrad Adenauer

Konrad Adenauer was not only the first chancellor of Germany but also the oldest chancellor Germany has had so far. He was in office from 1949 till 1963. He had been Mayor of Cologne from 1917 till 1933.
Source: Author nicola_e

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