Be there when we present you with 20 trivia questions on Saturday. It’s about a Bavarian noble family, the current Minister of Health and a shredded work of art. Prove to the world that you are an expert!
Let’s start simple: Who was nicknamed the “Prince of Darkness”? You can easily answer this one of the 20 trivia questions on Saturday, because the charismatic musician died not long ago. So you already have one correct answer. Can you manage more?
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One of the 20 trivia questions on Saturday is about an old noble family: Which noble house ruled Bavaria? It shaped the history of the region for centuries. Their influence dates back to the Middle Ages, when they initially served as ministerial nobles to German kings and emperors. They later rose to become one of the most powerful dynasties in the Holy Roman Empire. The most famous representatives of the family include Emperor Ludwig IV, known as the Bavarian, as well as King Ludwig I and King Ludwig II, also known as the Fairytale King. Do you know the name?
We also have a historical question for you. Who said before the Wall was built in 1961: “Nobody intends to build a wall.”? It was the then head of state of the GDR, who made this statement just two months before August 13. On this day, the Berlin Wall was actually erected. This later became a symbol of the deceptions of the communist regime in the GDR and illustrated the unpredictability and drama of the events that led to the erection of the Wall.
But away from history and towards modernity. The event that we describe in another of the stories happened in October 2018: a painting was auctioned off at Sotheby’s for around 1.2 million euros. Shortly after the hammer fell and the work was sold, a mechanism concealed in the picture frame activated, shredding the painting into strips. This action caused a worldwide stir and led to discussions about the value of art and the role of the art market. Which street artist created it?
The 20 trivia questions on Saturday offer something for everyone. Prove to the world that you are an expert in general knowledge!
27. December 25, 16:30 – Isabell Slisz
