In every edition of popXport we always show a music video and ask you a question about a visual detail. This time the question is:

What are the women holding?

a)    hairbrush

b)   toothbrush

c)    blow dryer

This week’s prize package includes CDs by Die Atzen, Joy Denalane, Lisa Bassenge and Herbert Grönemeyer. The right answer to our quiz from May 06 2011 was b) chopsticks. Congratulations to Nazih Mohammed in Fkih Ben Salah, Morocco!

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euromaxx quiz for May 26, 2011

Enter our euromaxx quiz and you could be the winner of a DVD box set of the DW-TV series Classical Masterpieces. All you have to do to enter the draw is answer the quiz question correctly.

His architectural designs are often described as bold and powerful, while at the same time simple or even minimalist. His best known projects include the conversion of an old Francisan monastery into a hotel and a soccer stadium carved into the face of a granite hillside. The 58 year old is to receive this year’s Pritzker Prize, one of the world’s top achitectural accolades. So which European architect are we talking about? Is it:

a) Norman Foster

b) Eduardo Souto de Moura

c) Meinhard von Gerkan, or

d) Santiago Calatrava

Our key word is Architect.

If you know the answer, write to us at DW TV, euromaxx, Voltastrasse 6, 13355 Berlin, Germany. Or send us a fax to +49 for Germany, +30 for Berlin, 4646 6505. You can also email us at euromaxx.english@dw-world.de. The deadline is June 9th, 2011. As always, our decision is final. And don’t forget to include the keyword!

And congratulations to our most recent winner, Anja Folkesson from Habo in Sweden who correctly answered the question from three weeks ago: Which Italian film star was recently honoured with a tribute organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts? The answer was a) Sophia Loren.

A DVD box set of Classical Masterpieces is on its way to our lucky winner!

Sir Henry Cooper, who passed away on May 1 aged 76, was at one time British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight champion. He will always be remembered for his legendary 1963 fight against a young Cassius Clay.

During this historic bout in Wembley Cooper very nearly sent Cassius Clay packing with his trademark left hook, which had a special name in the boxing world.

And we’d like you to tell us what people called Cooper’s devastating left hook?

You can email your answers to us at europe@dw-world.de. Or write to us at Inside Europe, European Desk, Deutsche Welle Radio, Bonn, Germany.

We have some great DW prizes to give away.

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euromaxx quiz For 19.05.2011

Enter our euromaxx quiz and you could be the winner of a DVD box set of the DW-TV series Classical Masterpieces. All you have to do to enter the draw is answer the quiz question correctly.

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Europe’s biggest musical competition, took place last weekend in Düsseldorf, with 25 countries taking part. The winner was the song Running Scared, sung by the duo Ell and Nikki. The contest traditionally takes place the following year in the winner’s country.

Our question is: where will the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest be held?

A)  Italy

B)  Finland

C)  Azerbaijan, or

D)  Germany

Our key word is Eurovision Song Contest.

If you know the answer, write to us at DW TV, euromaxx, Voltastrasse 6, 13355 Berlin, Germany. Or send us a fax to +49 for Germany, +30 for Berlin, 4646 6505. You can also email us at euromaxx.english@dw-world.de. The deadline is June 2nd, 2011. As always, our decision is final. And don’t forget to include the keyword!

And congratulations to our most recent winner, Rebecca Primrose from Etobicoke in Ontario, Canada, who correctly answered the question from three weeks ago: At which university did Prince William and Kate Middleton meet? And the answer was  B – St. Andrew’s.

A DVD box set of Classical Masterpieces is on its way to our lucky winner!

Enter our euromaxx quiz and you could be the winner of a DVD box set of the DW-TV series Classical Masterpieces. All you have to do to enter the draw is answer the quiz question correctly.

This little girl grew up to become one of the world’s most famous film divas. She was beautiful and talented and she married director Carlo Ponti. She starred in more than 40 movies including “House Boat”. In 1962 she won a Best Actress Oscar and in 1991 she won another for Lifetime’s Achievement.

Our question this week: Which Italian movie star was honoured with a tribute this week organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood?

A – Sophia Loren

B - Claudia Cardinale

C – Isabella Rosselini, or

D – Gina Lollobrigida

Our key word is Gala.

If you know the answer, write to us at DW TV, euromaxx, Voltastrasse 6, 13355 Berlin, Germany. Or send us a fax to +49 for Germany, +30 for Berlin, 4646 6505. You can also email us at euromaxx.english@dw-world.de. The deadline is May 19th, 2011. As always, our decision is final. And don’t forget to include the keyword!

And congratulations to our most recent winner, Mr. Ganesh Chandra Kundu from Cuttack, India, who correctly answered the question from three weeks ago: Which alcoholic drink comes from Jerez in Spain?

The answer was: Sherry.

A DVD box set of Classical Masterpieces is on its way to our lucky winner!

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popXport Quiz | 06.05.2011

In every edition of popXport we always show a music video and ask you a question about a visual detail. This time the question is:

What does the astronaut try to eat with?

a)    spoon

b)    chopsticks

c)    fork and knife

This week’s prize package includes CDs by Söhne Mannheims, Skin Diary, Guano Apes and Lena. The right answer to our quiz from April 23, 2011 was b) red. Congratulations to Ferenc Deak from Târn?veni, Romania!

In every edition of popXport we always show a music video and ask you a question about a visual detail. This time the question is:

What color are the artist’s sneakers?

a)    black
b)    red

c)    gold

This week’s prize package includes CDs from Thomas D, Lena, Gentleman and BAP. The right answer to our quiz from April 01 2011 was b) paper cup. Congratulations to Michael Walther from Tamm in Germany!

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euromaxx quiz for April 28th 2011

Enter our euromaxx quiz and you could be the winner of a DVD box set of the DW-TV series Classical Masterpieces. All you have to do to enter the draw is answer the quiz question correctly.

Prince William and Kate Middleton met in Spring 2002 at Britain’s third oldest university. Both were studying Art History. Initially they were just friends. Together with two other students they rented a simple terraced house.

The Prince later changed his major to geography and graduated in 2005. In February 2011, Prince William was the speaker of honor at a jubilee celebration — and came with Kate as his fiancée.

Our question this week is: At which British university did Kate and William meet?

A – Oxford

B – St Andrews

C – Cambridge, or

D – York

Our key word is “Wedding”.

If you know the answer, write to us at DW TV, euromaxx, Voltastrasse 6, 13355 Berlin, Germany. Or send us a fax to +49 for Germany, +30 for Berlin, 4646 6505. You can also email us at euromaxx.english@dw-world.de. The deadline is May 12th, 2011. As always, our decision is final. And don’t forget to include the keyword!

And congratulations to our most recent winner, Ms. Nida Preska from Media, Pennsylvania who correctly answered the question from three weeks ago: Which role does John Nettles play in Midsomer Murders?

The answer was C) Detective

A DVD box set of Classical Masterpieces is on its way to our lucky winner!

Enter our euromaxx quiz and you could be the winner of a DVD box set of the DW-TV series Classical Masterpieces. All you have to do to enter the draw is answer the quiz question correctly.

Jerez is a city in Andalusia in southern Spain. Home to a population of about 200 thousand, it’s considered the cradle of Flamenco and has spawned many famous dancers including Mercedes Ruiz. It’s also where a certain alcoholic drink originates, made from the Palomino grape. A unique maturing process gives this fortified white wine its distinctive taste, while a complex storing procedure adds a note of almonds and hazelnuts.

Our question this week is: Which alcoholic drink comes from Jerez?

Is it:

A) aquavit

B) whisky

C) vodka,  or

D) sherry?

Our keyword is “Spanish Drink”.

If you know the answer, write to us at DW TV, euromaxx, Voltastrasse 6, 13355 Berlin, Germany. Or send us a fax to +49 for Germany, +30 for Berlin, 4646 6505. You can also email us at euromaxx.english@dw-world.de. The deadline is April 28th, 2011. As always, our decision is final. And don’t forget to include the keyword!

And congratulations to our most recent winner, Haris Naveed, from Lahore, Pakistan, who correctly answered the question from three weeks ago: What country was actor Bruno Ganz born in?

The answer was B) Switzerland

A DVD box set of Classical Masterpieces is on its way to our lucky winner!

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euromaxx quiz for April 21, 2011

Enter our euromaxx quiz and you could be the winner of a DVD box set of the DW-TV series Classical Masterpieces. All you have to do to enter the draw is answer the quiz question correctly.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth the Second celebrated her 85th birthday on April 21st. She is currently the oldest serving female monarch in the world. But she still attends up to 400 official engagements a year.

In 1952, Elizabeth succeeded to the throne after the death of her father, King George the sixth. Her coronation took place the following year. Queen Elizabeth the second’s reign has now extended 59 years.

Our question this week, who is next in line to the throne after Queen Elizabeth? Is it:

A) Prince William

B) Prince Charles

C) Prince Andrew, Or

D) Prince Harry?

Our key word is Heir to the Throne.

If you know the answer, write to us at DW TV, euromaxx, Voltastrasse 6, 13355 Berlin, Germany. Or send us a fax to +49 for Germany, +30 for Berlin, 4646 6505. You can also email us at euromaxx.english@dw-world.de. The deadline is May 5th, 2011. As always, our decision is final. And don’t forget to include the keyword!

And congratulations to our most recent winner, Ms. Panagiota Solomonides from Nicosia, Cyprus who correctly answered the question from three weeks ago: What is Vienna’s best-known landmark?

The answer was D) St. Stephen’s Cathedral

A DVD box set of Classical Masterpieces is on its way to our lucky wi

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popXport Quiz April21, 2011

In every edition of popXport we always show a music video and ask you a question about a visual detail. This time the question is:

What color are the artist’s sneakers?

a)    black
b)    red

c)    gold

This week’s prize package includes CDs from Thomas D, Lena, Gentleman and BAP. The right answer to our quiz from April 01 2011 was b) paper cup. Congratulations to Michael Walther from Tamm in Germany!