Munich trivia questions

20 questions about Munich

1. 1. In which year was Munich founded?

   1. 1058
   2. 1158
   3. 1258
   4. 1358
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   B. 1158

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich

2. 2. Which dynasty made Munich its residence and capital from the 13th century?

   1. Habsburg
   2. Wittelsbach
   3. Hohenzollern
   4. Luxembourg
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   B. Wittelsbach

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Munich

3. 3. In which year did construction of the Frauenkirche with its twin towers begin?

   1. 1368
   2. 1468
   3. 1568
   4. 1668
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   B. 1468

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frauenkirche,_Munich

4. 4. Munich lies on which river?

   1. Danube
   2. Rhine
   3. Isar
   4. Elbe
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   C. Isar

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isar

5. 5. Which square is the central square of Munich's old town?

   1. Marienplatz
   2. Odeonsplatz
   3. Karlsplatz
   4. Wittelsbacherplatz
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   A. Marienplatz

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marienplatz

6. 6. The Englischer Garten, one of the world's largest inner-city parks, was created in which year?

   1. 1689
   2. 1789
   3. 1889
   4. 1949
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   B. 1789

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Englischer_Garten

7. 7. Weisswurst, a traditional Munich specialty, is usually eaten at what time of day?

   1. Before noon
   2. In the afternoon
   3. At dinner
   4. After midnight
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   A. Before noon

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weisswurst

8. 8. Leberkaese, a Bavarian specialty, is made mainly from what?

   1. Minced meat
   2. Potatoes
   3. Cheese
   4. Fish
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   A. Minced meat

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leberk%C3%A4se

9. 9. The Deutsches Museum, one of the world's largest science and technology museums, was founded in which year?

   1. 1803
   2. 1903
   3. 1923
   4. 1945
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   B. 1903

   Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsches_Museum

10. 10. Nymphenburg Palace, begun in 1664, served as what for the Bavarian rulers?

    1. A summer residence
    2. A prison
    3. A parliament
    4. A railway station
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    A. A summer residence

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphenburg_Palace

11. 11. In which year was FC Bayern Munich founded?

    1. 1880
    2. 1900
    3. 1920
    4. 1945
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    B. 1900

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich

12. 12. The Allianz Arena, home of FC Bayern Munich, opened in which year?

    1. 1995
    2. 2005
    3. 2015
    4. 2019
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    B. 2005

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allianz_Arena

13. 13. Which Munich stream is famous for a standing wave used by surfers in the city centre?

    1. Eisbach
    2. Isar canal
    3. Wuem
    4. Schwabinger Bach
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    A. Eisbach

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eisbach_(Isar)

14. 14. About how tall is the Olympiaturm, Munich's Olympic tower?

    1. 191 m
    2. 241 m
    3. 291 m
    4. 391 m
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    C. 291 m

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympiaturm

15. 15. In which year did the Munich U-Bahn (metro) open?

    1. 1927
    2. 1954
    3. 1971
    4. 1985
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    C. 1971

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_U-Bahn

16. 16. In which year did Munich Airport open?

    1. 1972
    2. 1992
    3. 2003
    4. 2013
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    B. 1992

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_Airport

17. 17. In which year was the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich founded?

    1. 1472
    2. 1502
    3. 1694
    4. 1826
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    A. 1472

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_Maximilian_University_of_Munich

18. 18. Which architect designed the Glyptothek in Munich?

    1. Friedrich von Gärtner
    2. Gottfried Semper
    3. Leo von Klenze
    4. Joseph Ohlmüller
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    C. Leo von Klenze

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyptothek

19. 19. In which year was the Munich Agreement signed?

    1. 1918
    2. 1938
    3. 1945
    4. 1955
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    B. 1938

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_Agreement

20. 20. What is St. Peter's Church (Alter Peter) in Munich?

    1. The city's tallest structure
    2. A former royal chapel
    3. The seat of the archbishop
    4. Munich's oldest parish church
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    D. Munich's oldest parish church

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Church,_Munich

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