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The Hannover Quiz: How Well Do You Know Lower Saxony's Capital?
How well do you really know Hannover -- and can you express your knowledge in English? In this interactive quiz, you will test your local knowledge about the capital of Lower Saxony while training your English vocabulary. From the Herrenhausen Gardens to the Maschsee, from the New Town Hall to the personal union with Great Britain -- 12 varied exercises will challenge your knowledge and expand your vocabulary.
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Discover Hannover in English
Hannover is much more than just a trade fair city. The capital of Lower Saxony has a rich history, is home to world-famous gardens, and has established itself as an international business hub. In this quiz, you will combine local knowledge with English training.
What to expect from this quiz:
- Knowledge quiz about Hannover's history and landmarks
- Essential vocabulary about the city and culture in English
- Interactive exercises: fill-in-the-blanks, matching, sentence building and more
- A comprehensive final quiz with 10 mixed questions
- Useful FAQ about Hannover and learning English
Test your knowledge and learn to confidently introduce your city in English!
Includes interactive exercises and final test. Duration: approx. 20 minutes.
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Quiz: Hannover Knowledge in English
What is the official English name for 'Neues Rathaus' in Hannover?
True or False? Facts About Hannover
Hannover was once the capital of a kingdom that shared its monarch with Great Britain.
Describing Hannover's Landmarks in English
Introducing Hannover in English
Imagine an English-speaking business partner visits you in Hannover. Could you describe the main sights in English? Here are the key terms you should know:
The New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) stands majestically by Maschpark, impressive with its dome. The Herrenhausen Gardens are a masterpiece of Baroque art. Maschsee lake invites you for walks and sailing. The Old Town (Altstadt) with its half-timbered houses tells stories from centuries past.
In the following exercises, you will learn the English vocabulary for all these places and more.
Hannover Vocabulary: Sights & City Life
12 words
town hall
nounThe building where the city government meets. Hannover has both a New and an Old Town Hall.
The New Town Hall was built on 6,026 beech wood piles.
artificial lake
nounA man-made body of water. The Maschsee in Hannover is an artificial lake.
The Maschsee is 2.4 kilometres long and up to 530 metres wide.
Baroque garden
nounA formal garden in the Baroque style, featuring symmetrical designs and grand fountains.
The Herrenhausen Gardens feature one of Europe's tallest garden fountains.
trade fair
nounA large exhibition where companies showcase their products. Hannover is world-famous for this.
The Hannover trade fair attracts thousands of international visitors every year.
Old Town
nounThe historic city centre with half-timbered houses and the Market Church.
The Old Town was carefully reconstructed after World War II.
half-timbered house
nounA traditional building with a visible wooden frame, typical of northern Germany.
You can see beautiful half-timbered houses in Hannover's Old Town.
dome
nounA rounded vault forming the roof of a building. The dome of the New Town Hall offers a panoramic view.
Visitors can take a unique curved elevator up to the dome.
district
nounAn area or quarter of a city. Hannover has many different districts.
Linden is one of the most popular districts among young people.
personal union
nounWhen two states share the same ruler. Hannover and Great Britain had one from 1714 to 1837.
The personal union between Hannover and Britain lasted over a century.
landmark
nounA notable place that tourists visit. The Red Thread connects 36 landmarks.
The Red Thread trail connects 36 different landmarks in the city.
fountain
nounA water feature in parks or squares. The Great Fountain in Herrenhausen is famous.
The Great Fountain can shoot water up to 80 metres high.
state capital
nounThe capital city of a federal state. Hannover is the state capital of Lower Saxony.
As the state capital, Hannover is the political centre of Lower Saxony.
Matching: Hannover Landmarks
Click on a word on the left and then on the matching translation on the right.
Fill in the Blanks: Describing Hannover
Hannover is the ______ of Lower Saxony.
Hannover's International Side
Hannover -- A City with Global Connections
Hannover is not only Lower Saxony's capital but also an important international hub. With the Hannover Messe, the airport, and numerous international companies, people from all over the world come to the city. English is not just a school subject here but a daily working tool.
Whether in the automotive industry, the insurance sector, or the IT sector -- anyone working internationally in Hannover needs confident Business English. Can you unscramble the following Hannover vocabulary?
Word Scramble: Hannover Vocabulary
Translation: Describing Hannover
German
Hannover ist die Landeshauptstadt von Niedersachsen.
Sentence Builder: Introducing Hannover
Translation: Hannover is the capital of Lower Saxony.
The Big Hannover Final Quiz
What is the English name for 'Niedersachsen'?
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