Revealed: The Winners of myGwork's German LGBTQ+ History Quiz!

Question: Which pop singer and songwriter, born in 1992, achieved global acclaim with their debut single "I Don't Want It at All" in 2017? They recently made history as the first transgender artist to win a Grammy Award and reach the number one spot on the Billboard chart with the song "Unholy" featuring Sam Smith, a gender-fluid icon.

Answer: Kim Petras

Question: Who is the prominent filmmaker known as the "Master of Disaster," whose filmography includes iconic movies like Stargate (1994), Independence Day (1996), and The Day After Tomorrow (2004)? Beyond filmmaking, this individual is recognized for their openness about their sexual orientation, becoming a leading LGBTQ+ advocate and role model.

Answer: Roland Emmerich

Question: Who is the flamboyant monarch, born in 1845 in Bavaria, known as the "Fairy Tale King"? Famous for their love for the arts, they became a patron of Richard Wagner and left a lasting architectural legacy with the extravagant Neuschwanstein Castle. Their eccentricity and struggles with homosexuality were brilliantly portrayed in a cult LGBTQ+ film by Master Luchino Visconti.

Answer: Ludwig II of Bavaria

Question: What is the legendary Berlin nightclub, established in 2004 that has become an institution within the LGBTQ+ community? Located in a former power plant, it consists of three distinct areas and is renowned for its cutting-edge techno music, enigmatic atmosphere, and hedonistic reputation.

Answer: Berghain

Question: Born in 1901, this legendary actress, singer, and style icon captivated audiences with her sensual voice, smoky gaze, and androgynous style that defied traditional gender norms. Known for her affairs with both men and women, she continues to inspire and remains an enduring icon of queer representation.

Answer: Marlene Dietrich

Question: Who is the unique figure in the music industry from the 1970s known for their unconventional style and mesmerizing countertenor vocals? They collaborated with Andy Warhol and delivered a memorable performance on Saturday Night Live in 1979. Tragically, their career was cut short by complications from AIDS in 1983, but their legacy continues to inspire artists and musicians.

Answer: Klaus Nomi

Question: Can you name the German city that served as the world's queer capital in the 1920s, but faced severe homophobic persecution in the 1930s? It experienced a revival in the 1990s, thanks to flamboyant gay Mayor Klaus Wowereit. Today, it attracts young creatives and LGBTQ+ individuals from all around the world.

Answer: Berlin

Question: Who is the renowned writer, honored with the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929, known for their exceptional contributions, including the iconic novel "Death in Venice"? This work explores the intense infatuation of an aging writer for a younger man, alluding to the author's own desires, and later inspired a cult LGBTQ+ film by Master Luchino Visconti.

Answer: Thomas Mann

Question: Who was the Jewish resistance fighter during World War II who worked undercover as a housekeeper in the Berlin household of a Nazi soldier, only to fall in love with the soldier's wife, Lilly Wust? Their love story, depicted in the film "Aimée & Jaguar" and a book by Erica Fischer, was tragically cut short when she was arrested and deported.

Answer: Felice Schragenheim

Question: Which German monarch ascended the throne in 1740 and is known as "The Great" for their formidable military victories and promotion of arts and sciences? Despite a challenging childhood marked by harsh treatment, including attempts to toughen up due to perceived effeminacy, this influential figure left a lasting military and cultural legacy.

Answer: Frederick the Great