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The Berlin Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Berlin?
Bist du ein Berliner? Take our 25 question Berlin Quiz and find out how much you know about the German capital and its history.
By Matt Robinson · 29/09/24 · 25 questions
Answer all 25 questions — we’ll reveal the correct answer and the story behind it as you go.
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Berlin is said to get its name from an Old Polabian word meaning:
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