The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 9-21-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: We’re celebrating Oktoberfest in today’s image. Where are we?
- Germany
- Belgium
- Poland
Correct Answer: Germany
Fact: Oktoberfest, the famous beer festival which attracts 6 million people a year to Munich, Germany, runs from late September to early October. It was first held in 1810 as a royal wedding celebration for Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. Since then, it has evolved into a global festival, celebrated across the world.
Question 2: What is the German word for ‘cheers’?
- Sláinte
- Prost
- Skål
Correct Answer: Prost
Fact: Throughout the beerhalls of Oktoberfest, you can hear thousands of people saying ‘prost,’ meaning ‘cheers.’ The word is a contraction of the Latin word prōsit, which literally means ‘may it be beneficial.’
Question 3: Which city hosts the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States?
- Tulsa
- Cincinnati
- New York City
Correct Answer: Cincinnati
Fact: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati was first held in 1976. Like Munich, this event features beer, food, and music. Among activities is the ‘Running of the Wieners,’ a race of dachshunds dressed in hot dog costumes. In 2023, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati attracted more than 800,000 visitors.