Learn: Leben in Deutschland

Question 195

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

Hessen
Sachsen-Anhalt
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Saarland

Question 195

Which modern German federal state was previously part of the DDR?

Hesse
Saxony-Anhalt
North Rhine-Westphalia
Saarland

The correct answer is 'Sachsen-Anhalt' (Saxony-Anhalt). Saxony-Anhalt was part of the former DDR before reunification in 1990 and is now a federal state of unified Germany.

Which modern German state was part of the former DDR?
Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt) was part of the former DDR before reunification.
Was Hesse (Hessen) part of the DDR?
No, Hesse was part of West Germany and was not included in the territory of the former DDR.
What happened to Saxony-Anhalt after German reunification?
After reunification in 1990, Saxony-Anhalt became one of the federal states of unified Germany.
Did any western German states belong to the DDR?
No, only eastern states like Saxony-Anhalt were part of the DDR. Western states such as Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia were part of West Germany.

heutige: modern/current
Bundesland: federal state
DDR: German Democratic Republic (East Germany)

Question 194

Am 3. Oktober feiert man in Deutschland den Tag der Deutschen …

Einheit.
Nation.
Bundesländer.
Städte.

Question 194

On October 3rd, Germany celebrates the Day of German …

Unity.
Nation.
Federal States.
Cities.

The correct answer is 'Einheit' (Unity). October 3rd is the Day of German Unity (Tag der Deutschen Einheit), celebrating the reunification of Germany in 1990.

What is celebrated on October 3rd in Germany?
October 3rd is celebrated as the Day of German Unity (Tag der Deutschen Einheit), marking the anniversary of German reunification in 1990.
Why is October 3rd important in German history?
October 3rd, 1990, marks the official reunification of East and West Germany after decades of division during the Cold War.
How is the Day of German Unity celebrated?
The Day of German Unity is celebrated with official ceremonies, events, and public festivities across Germany, with a focus on national unity.
Was October 3rd always a holiday in Germany?
No, October 3rd became a national holiday after German reunification in 1990 to commemorate the peaceful unification of the country.

Einheit: unity
Tag der Deutschen Einheit: Day of German Unity

Question 193

Von 1961 bis 1989 war Berlin …

ohne Bürgermeister.
ein eigener Staat.
durch eine Mauer geteilt.
nur mit dem Flugzeug erreichbar.

Question 193

From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was …

without a mayor.
a separate state.
divided by a wall.
only accessible by airplane.

The correct answer is 'durch eine Mauer geteilt' (divided by a wall). From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was divided by the Berlin Wall, separating East and West Berlin during the Cold War.

Why was Berlin divided by a wall from 1961 to 1989?
Berlin was divided by the Berlin Wall to separate East Berlin, controlled by the DDR, from West Berlin, which was under the influence of the Western Allies during the Cold War.
When did the Berlin Wall fall?
The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, which led to the eventual reunification of East and West Germany.
How did the division of Berlin affect its citizens?
The division of Berlin separated families and friends, restricted movement, and created stark differences in daily life between East and West Berlin under communist and capitalist systems.
Was Berlin an independent state during this time?
No, Berlin was not an independent state. It was divided between East and West, with East Berlin as the capital of the DDR and West Berlin as an enclave surrounded by East German territory.

Mauer: wall
geteilt: divided

Question 192

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

Brandenburg
Bayern
Saarland
Hessen

Question 192

Which modern German federal state was previously part of the DDR?

Brandenburg
Bavaria
Saarland
Hesse

The correct answer is 'Brandenburg.' Brandenburg was part of the former DDR before reunification in 1990 and is now one of Germany's federal states.

Which modern German state was part of the former DDR?
Brandenburg was part of the former DDR before German reunification.
Was Bavaria (Bayern) part of the DDR?
No, Bavaria was part of West Germany and was not included in the territory of the former DDR.
What happened to Brandenburg after reunification?
After reunification in 1990, Brandenburg became one of the federal states of unified Germany.
Did Saarland or Hesse belong to the DDR?
No, Saarland and Hesse were both part of West Germany, not the DDR.

heutige: modern/current
Bundesland: federal state
DDR: German Democratic Republic (East Germany)

Question 191

Wann wurde die Mauer in Berlin für alle geöffnet?

1987
1989
1992
1995

Question 191

When was the Berlin Wall opened for everyone?

1987
1989
1992
1995

The correct answer is '1989.' The Berlin Wall was opened for all on November 9, 1989, leading to the eventual reunification of Germany.

When did the Berlin Wall open?
The Berlin Wall was opened on November 9, 1989, allowing free passage between East and West Berlin for the first time since its construction.
Why was the Berlin Wall opened in 1989?
The Berlin Wall was opened due to growing pressure from East German citizens, mass protests, and political changes in Eastern Europe that led to the collapse of the communist regime in the DDR.
What happened after the Berlin Wall was opened?
The opening of the Berlin Wall was a significant event that led to the reunification of Germany on October 3, 1990.
Was the Berlin Wall completely torn down immediately after it was opened?
No, the physical dismantling of the Berlin Wall took place over the following months and years, but the symbolic opening on November 9, 1989, marked the beginning of the end of the division between East and West Germany.

Mauer: wall
geöffnet: opened

Question 190

Was bedeutet die Abkürzung DDR?

Dritter Deutscher Rundfunk
Die Deutsche Republik
Dritte Deutsche Republik
Deutsche Demokratische Republik

Question 190

What does the abbreviation DDR stand for?

Third German Broadcasting
The German Republic
Third German Republic
German Democratic Republic

The correct answer is 'Deutsche Demokratische Republik' (German Democratic Republic). The DDR was the official name of East Germany from 1949 to 1990.

What does DDR stand for?
DDR stands for 'Deutsche Demokratische Republik,' which translates to 'German Democratic Republic.'
What was the DDR?
The DDR was East Germany, a socialist state that existed from 1949 to 1990 and was under Soviet influence during the Cold War.
When did the DDR cease to exist?
The DDR ceased to exist in 1990, following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the reunification of East and West Germany.
Why was it called the 'German Democratic Republic'?
The DDR was officially named the 'German Democratic Republic' despite being a single-party state under the control of the Socialist Unity Party (SED).

Abkürzung: abbreviation
Deutsche Demokratische Republik: German Democratic Republic

Question 189

Wann baute die DDR die Mauer in Berlin?

1919
1933
1961
1990

Question 189

When did the DDR build the Berlin Wall?

1919
1933
1961
1990

The correct answer is '1961.' The Berlin Wall was built by the DDR in 1961 to prevent its citizens from fleeing to West Berlin during the Cold War.

When was the Berlin Wall built?
The Berlin Wall was built by the DDR in 1961.
Why did the DDR build the Berlin Wall in 1961?
The DDR built the Berlin Wall to stop the mass emigration of its citizens to West Berlin and West Germany, which were under Western influence during the Cold War.
What did the Berlin Wall symbolize?
The Berlin Wall symbolized the division between East and West Germany during the Cold War, separating communist East Germany from democratic West Germany.
When did the Berlin Wall fall?
The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, marking the beginning of the end of East Germany and leading to German reunification in 1990.

Mauer: wall
gebaut: built

Question 188

In welchem Jahr wurde die Mauer in Berlin gebaut?

1953
1956
1959
1961

Question 188

In which year was the Berlin Wall built?

1953
1956
1959
1961

The correct answer is '1961.' The Berlin Wall was built by the DDR in that year to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West during the Cold War.

In what year was the Berlin Wall built?
The Berlin Wall was built in 1961.
Why was the Berlin Wall built?
The Berlin Wall was built by the DDR in 1961 to stop East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin and West Germany during the Cold War.
Who built the Berlin Wall?
The Berlin Wall was constructed by the East German government (DDR) under Soviet influence.
What did the Berlin Wall represent?
The Berlin Wall represented the division of Germany into communist East and democratic West during the Cold War.
What happened to the Berlin Wall after it was built?
The Berlin Wall stood as a physical and ideological barrier until it was opened in 1989, leading to its eventual fall and German reunification in 1990.

gebaut: built
Mauer: wall

Question 187

Welcher deutsche Staat hatte eine schwarz-rot-goldene Flagge mit Hammer, Zirkel und Ährenkranz?

Preußen
Bundesrepublik Deutschland
"Drittes Reich"
DDR

Question 187

Which German state had a black-red-gold flag with a hammer, compass, and wheat wreath?

Preußen
Federal Republic of Germany
"Third Reich"
German Democratic Republic (DDR)

The correct answer is 'DDR' (German Democratic Republic). The DDR had a black-red-gold flag with symbols representing the working class, intellectuals, and farmers, reflecting its socialist values.

What was the DDR?
The DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik) was East Germany, a socialist state that existed from 1949 to 1990 under Soviet influence.
What did the hammer, compass, and wheat wreath symbolize on the DDR flag?
The hammer symbolized the working class, the compass represented intellectual workers, and the wheat wreath stood for the farmers, reflecting the DDR's socialist values.
Why did the DDR have a different flag from West Germany?
The DDR adopted its own flag in 1959 to distinguish itself from West Germany, reflecting the ideological and political division during the Cold War.
When was the DDR flag no longer used?
The DDR flag was no longer used after the reunification of Germany in 1990, when East and West Germany became a single nation under the flag of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Who designed the DDR flag?
The DDR flag was designed by the East German government to emphasize the state's socialist identity and its commitment to the workers, intellectuals, and farmers.

Hammer: hammer
Zirkel: compass
Ährenkranz: wheat wreath

Question 186

Im Jahr 1953 gab es in der DDR einen Aufstand, an den lange Zeit in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ein Feiertag erinnerte. Wann war das?

1. Mai
17. Juni
20. Juli
9. November

Question 186

In 1953, there was an uprising in the DDR that was commemorated by a holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany for a long time. When was this?

May 1st
June 17th
July 20th
November 9th

The correct answer is '17. Juni' (June 17th). The 1953 uprising in the DDR was commemorated in West Germany as a national holiday called the 'Day of German Unity' until German reunification in 1990.

What happened on June 17th, 1953, in the DDR?
On June 17th, 1953, there was a workers' uprising in the DDR against the socialist government, which was suppressed by Soviet forces.
Why did the 1953 uprising occur?
The uprising was triggered by harsh working conditions, wage cuts, and general discontent with the communist regime in East Germany.
How did the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) commemorate this event?
West Germany commemorated June 17th as the 'Day of German Unity' (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) from 1954 until 1990, marking the 1953 uprising in East Germany.
What was the significance of June 17th in German history?
June 17th became a symbol of resistance against the communist regime in East Germany and was a national holiday in West Germany until German reunification.
Who suppressed the uprising on June 17th, 1953?
The uprising was suppressed by Soviet troops and the East German authorities, resulting in many arrests and deaths.

Aufstand: uprising
Feiertag: holiday

Question 185

Wofür stand der Ausdruck "Eiserner Vorhang"? Für die Abschottung …

des Warschauer Pakts gegen den Westen
Norddeutschlands gegen Süddeutschland
Nazi-Deutschlands gegen die Alliierten
Europas gegen die USA

Question 185

What did the term 'Iron Curtain' stand for? For the isolation ...

of the Warsaw Pact against the West
of Northern Germany against Southern Germany
of Nazi Germany against the Allies
of Europe against the USA

The correct answer is 'des Warschauer Pakts gegen den Westen' (of the Warsaw Pact against the West). The term 'Eiserner Vorhang' referred to the division between the communist Eastern Bloc, led by the Soviet Union, and the capitalist Western nations during the Cold War.

What did the term 'Eiserner Vorhang' (Iron Curtain) refer to?
The term 'Eiserner Vorhang' referred to the political, military, and ideological barrier that separated the Soviet-controlled Eastern Bloc (Warsaw Pact) from the Western democracies during the Cold War.
Who coined the term 'Iron Curtain'?
The term 'Iron Curtain' was popularized by Winston Churchill in a speech in 1946, referring to the growing division between East and West Europe.
Why was the Iron Curtain significant during the Cold War?
The Iron Curtain symbolized the division of Europe into two opposing political and economic systems—communism in the East and capitalism in the West—during the Cold War.
How did the Iron Curtain affect daily life in Eastern Europe?
The Iron Curtain severely restricted travel, communication, and trade between the Eastern and Western blocs, isolating people in the Eastern Bloc from the Western world.
When did the Iron Curtain 'fall'?
The Iron Curtain effectively 'fell' in 1989 when communist regimes in Eastern Europe began to collapse, leading to the opening of borders and the eventual reunification of Germany.

Eiserner Vorhang: Iron Curtain
Abschottung: isolation

Question 184

Auf welcher rechtlichen Grundlage wurde der Staat Israel gegründet?

eine Resolution der Vereinten Nationen
ein Beschluss des Zionistenkongresses
ein Vorschlag der Bundesregierung
ein Vorschlag der UdSSR

Question 184

On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded?

a United Nations resolution
a decision by the Zionist Congress
a proposal by the Federal Government
a proposal by the USSR

The correct answer is 'eine Resolution der Vereinten Nationen' (a United Nations resolution). Israel was founded based on the UN Partition Plan for Palestine, which was passed in 1947.

On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded?
The State of Israel was founded based on a United Nations resolution, specifically the UN Partition Plan for Palestine in 1947.
What was the UN Partition Plan for Palestine?
The UN Partition Plan for Palestine was a proposal by the United Nations to divide the territory of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, leading to the creation of Israel.
When was the State of Israel officially established?
The State of Israel was officially established on May 14, 1948.
Why did the United Nations pass a resolution to create Israel?
The resolution was passed in response to the long-standing conflict between Jewish and Arab populations in the region and as part of the international effort to establish a homeland for the Jewish people after World War II.
Who opposed the UN resolution that led to the creation of Israel?
Many Arab nations and local Arab populations opposed the UN resolution, leading to the Arab-Israeli conflict that erupted following Israel's declaration of independence.

Resolution: resolution
Vereinte Nationen: United Nations

Question 183

Wann war in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland das "Wirtschaftswunder"?

40er Jahre
50er Jahre
70er Jahre
80er Jahre

Question 183

When was the 'Wirtschaftswunder' in the Federal Republic of Germany?

1940s
1950s
1970s
1980s

The correct answer is '50er Jahre' (1950s). The 'Wirtschaftswunder' describes the rapid economic recovery in West Germany during the 1950s after the devastation of World War II.

What was the 'Wirtschaftswunder'?
The 'Wirtschaftswunder' (economic miracle) refers to the rapid economic recovery and growth in West Germany during the 1950s after World War II.
Why did the 'Wirtschaftswunder' happen?
The 'Wirtschaftswunder' was fueled by the Marshall Plan, economic reforms, industrial rebuilding, and a focus on export-driven growth, which helped West Germany recover quickly from the devastation of World War II.
Who was a key figure in the 'Wirtschaftswunder'?
Ludwig Erhard, West Germany's Minister of Economic Affairs, is widely credited with playing a significant role in the 'Wirtschaftswunder' through his free-market policies.
What were the effects of the 'Wirtschaftswunder'?
The 'Wirtschaftswunder' led to increased standards of living, high employment, and solidified West Germany's position as a strong economic power in Europe.
How did the 'Wirtschaftswunder' change West Germany's global standing?
The economic recovery during the 'Wirtschaftswunder' transformed West Germany from a war-torn country into a prosperous, industrialized nation and a key player on the global stage.

Wirtschaftswunder: economic miracle

Question 182

Wie heißt das jüdische Gebetshaus?

Basilika
Moschee
Synagoge
Kirche

Question 182

What is the name of the Jewish house of worship?

Basilica
Mosque
Synagogue
Church

The correct answer is 'Synagoge' (Synagogue). A synagogue is the Jewish house of worship, where people gather for religious services and community activities.

What is a synagogue?
A synagogue is a Jewish place of worship, where congregants gather for prayer, study, and community events.
How is a synagogue different from a church or mosque?
A synagogue is specific to the Jewish faith, while churches are Christian places of worship and mosques are for Muslims.
Who leads services in a synagogue?
Services in a synagogue are typically led by a rabbi, who is a teacher and spiritual leader in the Jewish community.
What role does the synagogue play in Jewish culture?
The synagogue serves as a central place for worship, education, and social activities within the Jewish community.

Gebetshaus: house of worship
Synagoge: synagogue

Question 181

Was wollte Willy Brandt mit seinem Kniefall 1970 im ehemaligen jüdischen Ghetto in Warschau ausdrücken?

Er hat sich den ehemaligen Alliierten unterworfen.
Er bat Polen und die polnischen Juden um Vergebung.
Er zeigte seine Demut vor dem Warschauer Pakt.
Er sprach ein Gebet am Grab des Unbekannten Soldaten.

Question 181

What did Willy Brandt want to express with his kneeling in 1970 in the former Jewish ghetto in Warsaw?

He submitted to the former Allies.
He asked Poland and Polish Jews for forgiveness.
He showed his humility before the Warsaw Pact.
He said a prayer at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The correct answer is 'Er bat Polen und die polnischen Juden um Vergebung.' (He asked Poland and Polish Jews for forgiveness.) Willy Brandt's gesture of kneeling in Warsaw in 1970 was a symbolic act of apology for the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.

What was Willy Brandt's 'Kniefall'?
Willy Brandt's 'Kniefall' (kneeling) was a spontaneous gesture of apology and humility towards the victims of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising during World War II, particularly Polish Jews.
Why did Willy Brandt kneel in Warsaw in 1970?
Willy Brandt knelt in Warsaw to ask for forgiveness for the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany against Jews and Poles during World War II. It was a powerful gesture of reconciliation.
How was Willy Brandt's gesture received internationally?
Willy Brandt's gesture was widely praised internationally as a significant step towards reconciliation between Germany and Poland, although it was met with mixed reactions in Germany.
Who was Willy Brandt?
Willy Brandt was the Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 to 1974 and a key figure in promoting peace and reconciliation in Europe during the Cold War.
What impact did Willy Brandt's 'Kniefall' have on German-Polish relations?
Brandt's 'Kniefall' helped improve relations between Germany and Poland and became a symbol of Germany's willingness to confront its past and seek forgiveness for the Holocaust.

Kniefall: kneeling
Vergebung: forgiveness

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