10 Questions
Who first referred to the area east of the Rhine as Germania?
Julius Caesar
What prevented the annexation of the Germanic tribes by the Roman Empire?
The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest
Who became the first Holy Roman Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?
Otto I
Which empire was divided among Charles the Great's heirs in 843?
Frankish Empire
What was established along the Baltic and North Seas during the High Middle Ages?
The Hanseatic League
Who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia?
Wilhelm II
What led to the end of the German Empire and the House of Hohenzollern's reign?
Wilhelm II's abdication
Who was Wilhelm II's mother?
Princess Royal Victoria
What is considered one of the underlying causes of World War I?
Wilhelm II's erratic foreign policy
How did Wilhelm II strengthen the German Empire's position as a great power?
By building a powerful navy
Test your knowledge of German history with this quiz! From the origins of Germany as a distinct region to the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, challenge yourself to see how much you know about this fascinating country's past.
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