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Quiz: Germany

  1. What was the capital?

    • Berlin
    • Islamabad
    • Zagreb
    • Madrid
    Answer

    Berlin — Capital: Berlin.

  2. When was Germany founded?

    • 3 October 1990, reunification of the Federal Republic and the German Democratic Republic
    • 1 October 1949, the People's Republic proclaimed in Beijing after the communist victory
    • 11 August 1960, independence from France
    • 1 January 1993, by the peaceful division of Czechoslovakia
    Answer

    3 October 1990, reunification of the Federal Republic and the German Democratic Republic — Founded: 3 October 1990, reunification of the Federal Republic and the German Democratic Republic.

  3. What form of government does Germany have?

    • Federal parliamentary republic
    • An elected mayor and island council handle local affairs; the governor is the British high commissioner to New Zealand, based in Wellington
    • Parliamentary system under the 2009 constitution; a premier leads the elected parliament, and a governor represents Britain
    • Tynwald parliament with an elected House of Keys; a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    Answer

    Federal parliamentary republic — Government: Federal parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the most populous country in the European Union.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the most populous country in the European Union.