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1. Which sector employs the most people in Greifswald and makes the greatest contribution to the local economy?
There are about 10,000 students and around 6,000 employees at the university
The tourism industry, especially related to the Baltic Sea
The agricultural sector, including farming and food production
The University of Greifswald and its research institutes
The shipbuilding and maritime industries
2. Which country had control over Greifswald from 1630 to 1815
Denmark
Prussia
Belgium
Sweden
3. Who was a famous painter born in Greifswald?
Max Liebermann
Franz Marc
Carl Spitzweg
Caspar David Friedrich
4. On what river is Greifswald located?
Uecker
Ryck
Peene
Elde
5. Which of these images depicts Greifswald?
Greifswald, Neubrandenburg, Schwerin, Rostock
6. In which of the four Allied occupation zones was Greifswald located after World War II?
American Zone
British Zone
French Zone
Soviet Zone
7. When did Greifswald reach its peak population?
Like many other cities in the former GDR, Greifswald lost many of its inhabitants after reunification. Since 2005 the population has been growing again
1943
1965
1988
2005
8. Which of the following statements applies to Greifswald?
Leeds is located at 53° 48′ N and Greifswald at 54° 6′ N.
It has the warmest average temperature in Germany
It is situated at over 100 meters above sea level
It is located further north than Leeds
It has the highest wind turbine in Germany
9. Which medieval league or alliance was Greifswald a member of?
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