Ich heiße _______________________________          Heute ist der 25. September, 1997.
Deutsch Eins                                                            Herr Shea

With a partner, answer as many of the following questions as you can. We will repeat this activity at the end of the semester to show you all that you’ve learned. You will be able to answer these after a few months of German class.

1. What countries speak German as an official language? Name at least one country other than Germany.


2. Where is Germany? Name at least two countries that share a border with Germany.


3. Name at least three German cities.


4. Name at least one German river, at least one mountain range, and a sea or lake.


5. Name a famous German politician other than Hitler. Has Germany ever had a king?


6. Name two famous German classical musicians.


7. Name a German pop star, rock group, film director or film star.


8. Name 2 famous German athletes. Tennis players? Hockey? Olympics?


9. Name a famous German scientist, poet or philosopher.


10. Name a famous Austrian or Swiss.


11. List at least 3 German words that you know.


12. Name at least two types of German cars.


13. Name at least two things that Germans eat. 


14. Name a German festival or holiday.