Central Europe

Question 1

Sometimes referred to as Middle Europe.

Answer 1

Central Europe

Question 2

The best bank of the decade.

Answer 2

Finance Central Europe

Question 3

Celtic tribes called ___ settled in Belgium around 100 BC. They were defeated by the Romans about 50 BC and the area became ____.

Answer 3

Belgea
Gaul

Question 4

Frankish rules ____ (in 400 AD) and ___ (ruled 768-814) conquered Belgium and made it part of their empires in the middle ages.

Answer 4

Clovis and Charlemagne

Question 5

During WW1 and WW2, ___ occupied Belgium and was driven out by ___.
After the war, Belgium recovered and stabilized.

Answer 5

Germany
Allied Forces

Question 6

It is a beautiful medieval structure located in the heart of Bruges.

Answer 6

Belfry Tower (Belfort)

Question 7

Capital of Belgium, and principal seat of the Belgian Royal Family.

Answer 7

Brussels

Question 8

It occupies rising ground on the border of the valley of the Senne, a tributary of the Scheldt, at a End where the hills drop away to the plain of Flanders.

Answer 8

Brussels

Question 9

Bruges Belgium is called the
____ . It is located on the
picturesque Burg Square next to
the Old Civil Registry.

Answer 9

Stadhuis

Question 10

___ a 3 day celebration in February the town of Binche is transported back to the 16th century for a fantastic festival. Highlighted by music parades and fireworks, the climax of this event is when the Gilles appear on the Grand Place and throw oranges at the spectators.

Answer 10

Carnival de Binche

Question 11

The country produces more than 450 different varieties of beer and has approximately 125 breweries.

Answer 11

Belgium

Question 12

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Answer 12

Belgium

Question 13

The main types of beer produced and drunk in Belgium are: ____, known as dark or even stronger versions, known as triple beer.White beers in Dutch and in French. Well-known brands include Hoegaarden and Brugs Tarwebier

Answer 13

Lagger Type Beer

Question 14

____ is a popular dish consisting of mussels and French fries that are primarily served in Belgium and northern France.

Answer 14

Moules-frites

Question 15

____ (Waffles) A true Belgian waffle is
baked using special waffle irons. There are two types: the Brussels and the Liège waffle.

Answer 15

Gauffres

Question 16

The _____ waffle is rectangular in shape, golden brown on the outside and eaten with a knife and fork. It is often served with sugar, whipped cream, ice-cream, strawberries and chocolate.

Answer 16

Brussels

Question 17

The ___ was the currency of
the Kingdom of Belgium from 1832 until
2002 when the euro was introduced into
circulation.

Answer 17

Franc

Question 18

The Kingdom of Belgium has three
official languages: __,___,__. A number of non-official, minority languages and dialects are spoken as well. ___ is widely spoken throughout Belgium as a second or third language by native Belgians.

Answer 18

Dutch, French,
and German

English

Question 19

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Answer 19

Germany

Question 20

_____ shares borders with nine European countries, second only to Russia. Germany is a country in west-central Europe, that stretches from the Alps, across the North European Plains to the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.

Answer 20

Germany

Question 21

Has the second largest population
in Europe and is the seventh
largest in the area.

Answer 21

Germany

Question 22

The ____ are believed to have been the first inhabitants of Germany. They were followed by German tribes at the end of
the 2nd century B.C. German invasions destroyed the declining Roman Empire in the 4th and 5th centuries A.D.

Answer 22

Celts

Question 23

The _____ is the only
surviving city gate of Berlin and
symbolizes the reunification of
East and West Berlin.

Answer 23

Brandenburg Gate

Question 24

Built in the 18th century, the _______ is the entry to Unter den Linden, the prominent boulevard of linden trees which once led directly to the palace of the Prussian monarchs. It is regarded as one of the most famous landmarks in Europe.

Answer 24

Brandenburg Gate

Question 25

German ____ are very famous, as they can be found in any corner in the world.

Answer 25

Cars

Question 26

It is commonly said that the largest beer festival in the world is oktoberfest in _____.

Answer 26

Germany

Question 27

A _____ of bacon and onions wrapped in thinly sliced beef

Answer 27

Roulade

Question 28

The sole currency of Germany has been the ____ since 2002

Answer 28

Euro

Question 29

____ is a West Germanic language. It derives most of its vocabulary from the Germanic branch of the Indo- European language family

Answer 29

German

Question 30

A landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. One of the smallest countries in Europe

Answer 30

Luxembourg

Question 31

St. Adolphe bridge was named after Grand Duke Adolphe, who reigned Luxembourg from 1890 until 1905. Although over a century old, is also known as the New Bridge by people from _____.

Answer 31

Luxembourg City

Question 32

is a customary for boys to give their sweethearts beautifully decorated cakes in pretzel form. If a girl likes the boy and wishes to encourage his attentions, she gives him a decorated egg on Easter Sunday and walks with him in the park.

Answer 32

Bretzelsonndeg or Pretzel Sunday

Question 33

_______ is celebrated on 6 December, when children receive presents from St. Nicholas, accompanied by ‘Père Fouettard’, dressed in black and brandishing sticks to punish children who have been well-behaved during the year

Answer 33

The festival of Saint Nicholas

Question 34

____ is the main agricultural product, with 33% of the total value of agricultural production. 860 farms produce milk and use 65% of the total agricultural land area of Luxembourg. It counts for more than 60% of the gross product of the farm.

Answer 34

Milk

Question 35

___________ one of the most widely recognized national dishes of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is associated with the village of Gostingen in the south-east of the country where the inhabitants have earned the nickname of Bounepatscherten as a result of their excellent broad beans.

Answer 35

Judd mat Gaardebounen or Smoked Collar of Pork with Broad Beansis

Question 36

The country is divided into two main parts by three large rivers, Rhine, Waal and Meuse. On the coast of the North Sea

Answer 36

Netherlands

Question 37

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Answer 37

Luxembourg

Question 38

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Answer 38

Netherlands

Question 39

The country capital is ___& and the seat of government is ____.

Answer 39

Amsterdam The Hague

Question 40

_____ is located near Haarzuilens, in the province of Utrecht in the Netherlands.

Answer 40

Castle De Haar

Question 41

_____is one of the few dense breads of the Netherlands. _____ used to be the luxury bread, often made with milk as well as water.

Answer 41

Rye bread White bread

Question 42

_____ essentially a festival of youth and is celebrated in Zaandam, Amsterdam and some other western Netherland towns.

Answer 42

Lazy Bones Dayis

Question 43

The Queen of Netherland is the official birthday or Queen's Day in the Netherlands is celebrated each year with parties, street markets, concerts and special events for the royal family on April 30 or on April 29 if the 30th is a Sunday. T or F?

Answer 43

T

Question 44

are known as `cheese-head', who'd rather sell their cheese than eat it themselves. As the world's largest exporter of cheese, the abusive name of `cheese-head' could be considered as an honorary nickname.

Answer 44

Dutch of Netherlands

Question 45

________ (Endive Mash)thi s traditional Dutch ‘stamppot’ (meal mash) is perfect for cold weather. Serve with ‘rookworst’ (smoked sausage) if you want.

Answer 45

Stamppot Rauwe Andijvie

Question 46

_____ of Netherlands is a dish of boiled and mashed potatoes, carrots and onions.

Answer 46

Hotchpotch

Question 47

_____ is landlocked country surrounded by France to the west, Germany and Austria to the east, Liechtenstein to the north, and Italy to the south, Its terrain consists of glaciers, the Alps, lakes, and a large plateau where most people have their homes.

Answer 47

Switzerland

Question 48

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Answer 48

Switzerland

Question 49

One of the richest countries in the world by per capita gross domestic product, and has the highest wealth per adult (financial and non-financial assets) of any country in the world. Zurich and Geneva have respectively been ranked as the cities with the second and eighth highest quality of life in the world.

Answer 49

Switzerland

Question 50

Originally inhabited by the Helvetians, or Helvetic Celts Extending across the north and south side of the Alps in West-Central Europe.

Answer 50

Switzerland

Question 51

OBERHOFEN CASTLE LAKE THUN

Answer 51

Switzerland

Question 52

Cow fights organized cow battles are unique to the canton of Valais. Each spring during ________ of the village herds is determined by pitting the cows against each other in battle. The cow that holds her own against all opponents and comes through the encounter victorious, is proclaimed Queen Cow of the year.

Answer 52

April the Queen Cow

Question 53

Switzerland's _____ have earned an international reputation for high quality. The famous Toblerone came from Switzerland; a man named Jean Tobler started the business in 1867.

Answer 53

Chocolate

Question 54

____ a Swiss dish consisting mainly of potatoes. It was originally a common breakfast eaten by farmers but today is eaten all over Switzerland. Many Swiss people consider ____ a national dish.

Answer 54

Rosti

Question 55

Switzerland national food is _____

Answer 55

Founde