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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-021

Welches ist das Wappen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which is the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-024

Wie viele Bundesländer hat die Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

  1. 14
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 17
Unofficial translation

How many federal states does the Federal Republic of Germany have?

  1. 14
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 17
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16

Germany consists of 16 Länder. They include the three city-states Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen.

Bundesländer
the constituent federal states of Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-025

Was ist kein Bundesland der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

  1. Elsass-Lothringen
  2. Nordrhein-Westfalen
  3. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
  4. Sachsen-Anhalt
Unofficial translation

Which is not a federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany?

  1. Alsace-Lorraine
  2. North Rhine-Westphalia
  3. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
  4. Saxony-Anhalt
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Elsass-Lothringen

Alsace-Lorraine is a historical regional designation, not one of Germany's 16 present-day Länder.

Bundesland
a constituent federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-029

Welches Tier ist das Wappentier der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

  1. Löwe
  2. Adler
  3. Bär
  4. Pferd
Unofficial translation

Which animal appears on the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany?

  1. Lion
  2. Eagle
  3. Bear
  4. Horse
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Adler

The federal eagle is Germany's heraldic animal. Other animals appear on some state and municipal coats of arms.

Adler
eagle
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-040

Mit welchen Worten beginnt die deutsche Nationalhymne?

  1. Völker, hört die Signale ...
  2. Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit ...
  3. Freude schöner Götterfunken ...
  4. Deutschland einig Vaterland ...
Unofficial translation

With which words does the German national anthem begin?

  1. Peoples, hear the signals…
  2. Unity and justice and freedom…
  3. Joy, beautiful spark of the gods…
  4. Germany, united fatherland…
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Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit ...

The national anthem is the third stanza of the Deutschlandlied, beginning “Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit”. The other lines belong to different songs.

Einigkeit
unity or concord
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-059

Vor wie vielen Jahren gab es erstmals eine jüdische Gemeinde auf dem Gebiet des heutigen Deutschlands?

  1. vor etwa 300 Jahren
  2. vor etwa 700 Jahren
  3. vor etwa 1150 Jahren
  4. vor etwa 1700 Jahren
Unofficial translation

Approximately how long ago was there first a Jewish community in what is now Germany?

  1. about 300 years ago
  2. about 700 years ago
  3. about 1,150 years ago
  4. about 1,700 years ago
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vor etwa 1700 Jahren

The catalogue refers to around 1,700 years of documented Jewish life, associated with evidence from Cologne in 321.

jüdische Gemeinde
a Jewish religious community
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-066

Welche Städte haben die größten jüdischen Gemeinden in Deutschland?

  1. Berlin und München
  2. Hamburg und Essen
  3. Nürnberg und Stuttgart
  4. Worms und Speyer
Unofficial translation

Which cities have the largest Jewish communities in Germany?

  1. Berlin and Munich
  2. Hamburg and Essen
  3. Nuremberg and Stuttgart
  4. Worms and Speyer
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Berlin und München

The catalogue’s answer is Berlin and Munich. The question concerns the size of communities, not the oldest places of Jewish settlement.

jüdischen Gemeinden
Jewish religious communities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-102

Womit kann man in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland geehrt werden, wenn man auf politischem, wirtschaftlichem, kulturellem, geistigem oder sozialem Gebiet eine besondere Leistung erbracht hat? Mit dem …

  1. Bundesverdienstkreuz
  2. Bundesadler
  3. Vaterländischen Verdienstorden
  4. Ehrentitel "Held der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik"
Unofficial translation

In Germany, what honour can reward exceptional achievements in politics, business, culture, intellectual life or social work?

  1. The Federal Cross of Merit
  2. The Federal Eagle
  3. The Patriotic Order of Merit
  4. The honorary title “Hero of the German Democratic Republic”
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Bundesverdienstkreuz

The Federal Cross of Merit honours outstanding service to the common good. The other decorations or titles listed are not this federal award.

Bundesverdienstkreuz
Federal Cross of Merit, a German national decoration
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-151

Wer baute die Mauer in Berlin?

  1. Großbritannien
  2. die DDR
  3. die Bundesrepublik Deutschland
  4. die USA
Unofficial translation

Who built the Berlin Wall?

  1. Great Britain
  2. The GDR
  3. The Federal Republic of Germany
  4. The USA
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die DDR

The GDR leadership closed the border and began building the Wall in August 1961 to stop people leaving for the West.

Mauer
wall; here the barrier dividing Berlin
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-152

Wann waren die Nationalsozialisten mit Adolf Hitler in Deutschland an der Macht?

  1. 1918 bis 1923
  2. 1932 bis 1950
  3. 1933 bis 1945
  4. 1945 bis 1989
Unofficial translation

When were Adolf Hitler and the National Socialists in power in Germany?

  1. 1918 to 1923
  2. 1932 to 1950
  3. 1933 to 1945
  4. 1945 to 1989
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1933 bis 1945

Nazi rule began in 1933 and ended with Germany's defeat in 1945. These dates mark the dictatorship, not the later division of Germany.

Nationalsozialisten
National Socialists, members or supporters of the Nazi movement
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-153

Was war am 8. Mai 1945?

  1. Tod Adolf Hitlers
  2. Beginn des Berliner Mauerbaus
  3. Wahl von Konrad Adenauer zum Bundeskanzler
  4. Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs in Europa
Unofficial translation

What happened on 8 May 1945?

  1. Adolf Hitler's death
  2. The start of the Berlin Wall's construction
  3. Konrad Adenauer's election as Chancellor
  4. The end of the Second World War in Europe
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Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs in Europa

Germany's unconditional surrender took effect on 8 May 1945, ending the war in Europe. The war in Asia ended later.

Ende
end or conclusion
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-154

Wann war der Zweite Weltkrieg zu Ende?

  1. 1933
  2. 1945
  3. 1949
  4. 1961
Unofficial translation

When did the Second World War end?

  1. 1933
  2. 1945
  3. 1949
  4. 1961
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1945

The Second World War ended in 1945: in Europe in May and globally after Japan's surrender later that year.

Weltkrieg
world war
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-155

Wann waren die Nationalsozialisten in Deutschland an der Macht?

  1. 1888 bis 1918
  2. 1921 bis 1934
  3. 1933 bis 1945
  4. 1949 bis 1963
Unofficial translation

When were the National Socialists in power in Germany?

  1. 1888 to 1918
  2. 1921 to 1934
  3. 1933 to 1945
  4. 1949 to 1963
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1933 bis 1945

The Nazi dictatorship lasted from 1933 until 1945. The 1949 date belongs to the founding of the two post-war German states.

Nationalsozialisten
National Socialists, the Nazi movement
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-156

In welchem Jahr wurde Hitler Reichskanzler?

  1. 1923
  2. 1927
  3. 1933
  4. 1936
Unofficial translation

In which year did Hitler become Reich Chancellor?

  1. 1923
  2. 1927
  3. 1933
  4. 1936
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1933

Hitler was appointed Reich Chancellor in January 1933. The Nazis then dismantled democracy and established their dictatorship.

Reichskanzler
head of government of the German Reich
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-159

Was gab es in Deutschland nicht während der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus?

  1. freie Wahlen
  2. Pressezensur
  3. willkürliche Verhaftungen
  4. Verfolgung der Juden
Unofficial translation

What did not exist in Germany during National Socialism?

  1. Free elections
  2. Press censorship
  3. Arbitrary arrests
  4. Persecution of Jews
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freie Wahlen

Under Nazi rule there were no genuinely free elections. Censorship, arbitrary imprisonment and persecution were central features of the regime.

Verfolgung
persecution
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-160

Welcher Krieg dauerte von 1939 bis 1945?

  1. der Erste Weltkrieg
  2. der Zweite Weltkrieg
  3. der Vietnamkrieg
  4. der Golfkrieg
Unofficial translation

Which war lasted from 1939 to 1945?

  1. The First World War
  2. The Second World War
  3. The Vietnam War
  4. The Gulf War
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der Zweite Weltkrieg

The Second World War began in Europe with Germany's attack on Poland in 1939 and ended in 1945.

Zweite Weltkrieg
Second World War
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-162

Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg wurde bekannt durch …

  1. eine Goldmedaille bei den Olympischen Spielen 1936.
  2. den Bau des Reichstagsgebäudes.
  3. den Aufbau der Wehrmacht.
  4. das Attentat auf Hitler am 20. Juli 1944.
Unofficial translation

Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg became known for…

  1. a gold medal at the 1936 Olympic Games.
  2. building the Reichstag building.
  3. establishing the Wehrmacht.
  4. the attempt to assassinate Hitler on 20 July 1944.
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das Attentat auf Hitler am 20. Juli 1944.

Stauffenberg was a leading participant in the failed bomb attack and coup attempt of 20 July 1944 against Hitler.

Attentat
assassination attempt or attack targeting a person
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-163

In welchem Jahr zerstörten die Nationalsozialisten Synagogen und jüdische Geschäfte in Deutschland?

  1. 1925
  2. 1930
  3. 1938
  4. 1945
Unofficial translation

In which year did the Nazis destroy synagogues and Jewish businesses in Germany?

  1. 1925
  2. 1930
  3. 1938
  4. 1945
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1938

The November pogroms of 1938 targeted synagogues, businesses and Jewish people. They were organised antisemitic violence, not a spontaneous accident.

Synagogen
synagogues, Jewish houses of worship
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-164

Was passierte am 9. November 1938 in Deutschland?

  1. Mit dem Angriff auf Polen beginnt der Zweite Weltkrieg.
  2. Die Nationalsozialisten verlieren eine Wahl und lösen den Reichstag auf.
  3. Jüdische Geschäfte und Synagogen werden durch Nationalsozialisten und ihre Anhänger zerstört.
  4. Hitler wird Reichspräsident und lässt alle Parteien verbieten.
Unofficial translation

What happened in Germany on 9 November 1938?

  1. The attack on Poland began the Second World War.
  2. The Nazis lost an election and dissolved the Reichstag.
  3. Nazis and their supporters destroyed Jewish businesses and synagogues.
  4. Hitler became Reich President and banned all parties.
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Jüdische Geschäfte und Synagogen werden durch Nationalsozialisten und ihre Anhänger zerstört.

The date refers to the November pogroms, when Nazi violence destroyed Jewish religious and commercial sites and terrorised Jewish communities.

zerstört
destroyed
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-165

Wie hieß der erste Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?

  1. Konrad Adenauer
  2. Kurt Georg Kiesinger
  3. Helmut Schmidt
  4. Willy Brandt
Unofficial translation

What was the name of the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany?

  1. Konrad Adenauer
  2. Kurt Georg Kiesinger
  3. Helmut Schmidt
  4. Willy Brandt
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Konrad Adenauer

Konrad Adenauer was the first Federal Chancellor, taking office in 1949. The other names are later chancellors.

Bundeskanzler
Federal Chancellor, head of the federal government
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-166

Bei welchen Demonstrationen in Deutschland riefen die Menschen „Wir sind das Volk“?

  1. beim Arbeiteraufstand 1953 in der DDR
  2. bei den Demonstrationen 1968 in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
  3. bei den Anti-Atomkraft-Demonstrationen 1985 in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
  4. bei den Montagsdemonstrationen 1989 in der DDR
Unofficial translation

At which demonstrations did people shout “We are the people”?

  1. The workers' uprising in the GDR in 1953
  2. The 1968 demonstrations in West Germany
  3. The anti-nuclear demonstrations in West Germany in 1985
  4. The Monday demonstrations in the GDR in 1989
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bei den Montagsdemonstrationen 1989 in der DDR

The slogan became associated with the peaceful protests of 1989 against the GDR dictatorship, especially the Monday demonstrations.

Montagsdemonstrationen
Monday demonstrations associated with the GDR's peaceful revolution
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-167

Welche Länder wurden nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in Deutschland als „Alliierte Besatzungsmächte“ bezeichnet?

  1. Sowjetunion, Großbritannien, Polen, Schweden
  2. Frankreich, Sowjetunion, Italien, Japan
  3. USA, Sowjetunion, Spanien, Portugal
  4. USA, Sowjetunion, Großbritannien, Frankreich
Unofficial translation

Which countries were the “Allied occupying powers” in Germany after the Second World War?

  1. Soviet Union, Great Britain, Poland, Sweden
  2. France, Soviet Union, Italy, Japan
  3. USA, Soviet Union, Spain, Portugal
  4. USA, Soviet Union, Great Britain, France
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USA, Sowjetunion, Großbritannien, Frankreich

Germany was occupied by four Allied powers: the United States, Soviet Union, United Kingdom and France.

Besatzungsmächte
states exercising authority over an occupied territory
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-168

Welches Land war keine „Alliierte Besatzungsmacht“ in Deutschland?

  1. USA
  2. Sowjetunion
  3. Frankreich
  4. Japan
Unofficial translation

Which country was not an “Allied occupying power” in Germany?

  1. USA
  2. Soviet Union
  3. France
  4. Japan
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Japan

Japan was not one of Germany's four occupying powers; the fourth power not otherwise listed here was Great Britain.

Besatzungsmacht
an occupying power
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-169

Wann wurde die Bundesrepublik Deutschland gegründet?

  1. 1939
  2. 1945
  3. 1949
  4. 1951
Unofficial translation

When was the Federal Republic of Germany founded?

  1. 1939
  2. 1945
  3. 1949
  4. 1951
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1949

The Federal Republic was founded in 1949, when the Basic Law came into force. The Second World War had ended four years earlier.

gegründet
founded or established
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-172

In welcher Besatzungszone wurde die DDR gegründet? In der …

  1. amerikanischen Besatzungszone
  2. französischen Besatzungszone
  3. britischen Besatzungszone
  4. sowjetischen Besatzungszone
Unofficial translation

In which occupation zone was the GDR founded?

  1. The American occupation zone
  2. The French occupation zone
  3. The British occupation zone
  4. The Soviet occupation zone
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sowjetischen Besatzungszone

The GDR was established in 1949 in the Soviet occupation zone. The three western zones formed the Federal Republic.

Besatzungszone
territory administered by an occupying power
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-173

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist ein Gründungsmitglied …

  1. des Nordatlantikpakts (NATO).
  2. der Vereinten Nationen (VN).
  3. der Europäischen Union (EU).
  4. des Warschauer Pakts.
Unofficial translation

The Federal Republic of Germany is a founding member of…

  1. the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
  2. the United Nations (UN).
  3. the European Union (EU).
  4. the Warsaw Pact.
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der Europäischen Union (EU).

The catalogue refers to Germany's founding role in European integration: it co-founded the EEC, an EU predecessor. Germany joined NATO and the UN after their founding.

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Gründungsmitglied
a state or organisation participating from the foundation
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-174

Wann wurde die DDR gegründet?

  1. 1947
  2. 1949
  3. 1953
  4. 1956
Unofficial translation

When was the GDR founded?

  1. 1947
  2. 1949
  3. 1953
  4. 1956
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1949

The German Democratic Republic was founded in October 1949, the same year as the Federal Republic.

DDR
German Democratic Republic, the former East German state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-175

Wie viele Besatzungszonen gab es in Deutschland nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg?

  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 6
Unofficial translation

How many occupation zones were there in Germany after the Second World War?

  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 6
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4

There were four zones, administered by the USA, Soviet Union, Great Britain and France. Berlin was separately divided into four sectors.

Besatzungszonen
occupation zones
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-176

Wie waren die Besatzungszonen Deutschlands nach 1945 verteilt?

  1. 1=Großbritannien, 2=Sowjetunion, 3=Frankreich, 4=USA
  2. 1=Sowjetunion, 2=Großbritannien, 3=USA, 4=Frankreich
  3. 1=Großbritannien, 2=Sowjetunion, 3=USA, 4=Frankreich
  4. 1=Großbritannien, 2=USA, 3=Sowjetunion, 4=Frankreich
Unofficial translation

How were Germany's occupation zones distributed after 1945?

  1. 1=Great Britain, 2=Soviet Union, 3=France, 4=USA
  2. 1=Soviet Union, 2=Great Britain, 3=USA, 4=France
  3. 1=Great Britain, 2=Soviet Union, 3=USA, 4=France
  4. 1=Great Britain, 2=USA, 3=Soviet Union, 4=France

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Besatzungszonen
zones administered by occupying powers
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-177

Welche deutsche Stadt wurde nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in vier Sektoren aufgeteilt?

  1. München
  2. Berlin
  3. Dresden
  4. Frankfurt/Oder
Unofficial translation

Which German city was divided into four sectors after the Second World War?

  1. Munich
  2. Berlin
  3. Dresden
  4. Frankfurt an der Oder
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Berlin

Berlin was divided into American, British, French and Soviet sectors, despite lying within the Soviet occupation zone.

Sektoren
administrative sectors of occupied Berlin
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-178

Vom Juni 1948 bis zum Mai 1949 wurden die Bürger und Bürgerinnen von West-Berlin durch eine Luftbrücke versorgt. Welcher Umstand war dafür verantwortlich?

  1. Für Frankreich war eine Versorgung der West-Berliner Bevölkerung mit dem Flugzeug kostengünstiger.
  2. Die amerikanischen Soldaten / Soldatinnen hatten beim Landtransport Angst vor Überfällen.
  3. Für Großbritannien war die Versorgung über die Luftbrücke schneller.
  4. Die Sowjetunion unterbrach den gesamten Verkehr auf dem Landwege.
Unofficial translation

From June 1948 to May 1949, West Berliners were supplied by airlift. What made this necessary?

  1. Air supply was cheaper for France.
  2. American soldiers feared attacks during ground transport.
  3. Air supply was faster for Great Britain.
  4. The Soviet Union interrupted all land transport.
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Die Sowjetunion unterbrach den gesamten Verkehr auf dem Landwege.

The Soviet blockade cut surface access to West Berlin. The western Allies organised an airlift to deliver essential supplies.

Luftbrücke
airlift transporting supplies by aircraft
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-179

Wie endete der Zweite Weltkrieg in Europa offiziell?

  1. mit dem Tod Adolf Hitlers
  2. durch die bedingungslose Kapitulation Deutschlands
  3. mit dem Rückzug der Deutschen aus den besetzten Gebieten
  4. durch eine Revolution in Deutschland
Unofficial translation

How did the Second World War in Europe officially end?

  1. With Adolf Hitler's death
  2. With Germany's unconditional surrender
  3. With German withdrawal from occupied territories
  4. Through a revolution in Germany
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durch die bedingungslose Kapitulation Deutschlands

The decisive legal-military act was Germany's unconditional surrender in May 1945, not Hitler's earlier death.

Kapitulation
surrender of armed forces
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-180

Der erste Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland war …

  1. Ludwig Erhard.
  2. Willy Brandt.
  3. Konrad Adenauer.
  4. Gerhard Schröder.
Unofficial translation

The first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany was…

  1. Ludwig Erhard.
  2. Willy Brandt.
  3. Konrad Adenauer.
  4. Gerhard Schröder.
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Konrad Adenauer.

Konrad Adenauer served as the first Federal Chancellor from 1949. Ludwig Erhard succeeded him, while Brandt and Schröder governed later.

Bundeskanzler
head of Germany's federal government
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-181

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

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

What did Willy Brandt intend to express by kneeling in the former Jewish ghetto in Warsaw in 1970?

  1. Submission to the former Allies
  2. An appeal for forgiveness from Poland and Polish Jews
  3. Humility before the Warsaw Pact
  4. A prayer at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Kniefall
kneeling as a gesture of humility or remorse
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-182

Wie heißt das jüdische Gebetshaus?

  1. Basilika
  2. Moschee
  3. Synagoge
  4. Kirche
Unofficial translation

What is a Jewish house of worship called?

  1. Basilica
  2. Mosque
  3. Synagogue
  4. Church
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Synagoge

A synagogue is a Jewish place of prayer and community life. A mosque is associated with Islam; churches and basilicas with Christianity.

Gebetshaus
house of worship or prayer
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-183

Wann war in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland das „Wirtschaftswunder“?

  1. 40er Jahre
  2. 50er Jahre
  3. 70er Jahre
  4. 80er Jahre
Unofficial translation

When did the “economic miracle” take place in the Federal Republic of Germany?

  1. 1940s
  2. 1950s
  3. 1970s
  4. 1980s
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50er Jahre

Wirtschaftswunder primarily describes the rapid West German economic recovery and growth of the 1950s.

Wirtschaftswunder
economic miracle: rapid post-war economic growth
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-184

Auf welcher rechtlichen Grundlage wurde der Staat Israel gegründet?

  1. eine Resolution der Vereinten Nationen
  2. ein Beschluss des Zionistenkongresses
  3. ein Vorschlag der Bundesregierung
  4. ein Vorschlag der UdSSR
Unofficial translation

On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded?

  1. A United Nations resolution
  2. A decision of the Zionist Congress
  3. A proposal by the German federal government
  4. A proposal by the USSR
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eine Resolution der Vereinten Nationen

The catalogue refers to UN General Assembly Resolution 181 of 1947, recommending partition. Israel's 1948 declaration invoked it; the resolution did not itself proclaim the state.

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Resolution
a formal resolution adopted by an international body
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Wofür stand der Ausdruck „Eiserner Vorhang“? Für die Abschottung …

  1. des Warschauer Pakts gegen den Westen
  2. Norddeutschlands gegen Süddeutschland
  3. Nazi-Deutschlands gegen die Alliierten
  4. Europas gegen die USA
Unofficial translation

What did the expression “Iron Curtain” stand for? The isolation of…

  1. the Warsaw Pact bloc from the West
  2. northern Germany from southern Germany
  3. Nazi Germany from the Allies
  4. Europe from the USA
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des Warschauer Pakts gegen den Westen

The Iron Curtain described the political and physical divide between the Soviet-dominated eastern bloc and western Europe during the Cold War.

Eiserner Vorhang
Iron Curtain, the Cold War division of Europe
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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. 1. Mai
  2. 17. Juni
  3. 20. Juli
  4. 9. November
Unofficial translation

The 1953 GDR uprising was commemorated for many years by a West German public holiday. On what date?

  1. 1 May
  2. 17 June
  3. 20 July
  4. 9 November
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17. Juni

The uprising of 17 June 1953 was commemorated as West Germany's Day of German Unity before reunification changed the holiday to 3 October.

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

  1. Preußen
  2. Bundesrepublik Deutschland
  3. "Drittes Reich"
  4. DDR
Unofficial translation

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

  1. Prussia
  2. Federal Republic of Germany
  3. “Third Reich”
  4. GDR

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Ährenkranz
wreath of ears of grain
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In welchem Jahr wurde die Mauer in Berlin gebaut?

  1. 1953
  2. 1956
  3. 1959
  4. 1961
Unofficial translation

In which year was the Berlin Wall built?

  1. 1953
  2. 1956
  3. 1959
  4. 1961
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1961

Construction began in August 1961 under the GDR authorities, to prevent flight from East to West.

gebaut
built
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Wann baute die DDR die Mauer in Berlin?

  1. 1919
  2. 1933
  3. 1961
  4. 1990
Unofficial translation

When did the GDR build the Berlin Wall?

  1. 1919
  2. 1933
  3. 1961
  4. 1990
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1961

The GDR began building the Wall in 1961. The border opened in 1989 and German reunification followed in 1990.

Mauer
wall; here the Berlin Wall
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Was bedeutet die Abkürzung DDR?

  1. Dritter Deutscher Rundfunk
  2. Die Deutsche Republik
  3. Dritte Deutsche Republik
  4. Deutsche Demokratische Republik
Unofficial translation

What does the abbreviation DDR mean?

  1. Third German Broadcasting Service
  2. The German Republic
  3. Third German Republic
  4. German Democratic Republic
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Deutsche Demokratische Republik

DDR stands for Deutsche Demokratische Republik, the official name of East Germany. Its name did not make its one-party dictatorship democratic.

Abkürzung
abbreviation
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Wann wurde die Mauer in Berlin für alle geöffnet?

  1. 1987
  2. 1989
  3. 1992
  4. 1995
Unofficial translation

When was the Berlin Wall opened for everyone?

  1. 1987
  2. 1989
  3. 1992
  4. 1995
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1989

Border crossings opened on 9 November 1989. Political reunification took place the following year, on 3 October 1990.

geöffnet
opened
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Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

  1. Brandenburg
  2. Bayern
  3. Saarland
  4. Hessen
Unofficial translation

Which present-day German federal state was formerly part of the GDR?

  1. Brandenburg
  2. Bavaria
  3. Saarland
  4. Hesse
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Brandenburg

Brandenburg lies in the former GDR territory. Bavaria, Saarland and Hesse belonged to West Germany.

Gebiet
territory or area
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Von 1961 bis 1989 war Berlin …

  1. ohne Bürgermeister.
  2. ein eigener Staat.
  3. durch eine Mauer geteilt.
  4. nur mit dem Flugzeug erreichbar.
Unofficial translation

From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was…

  1. without a mayor.
  2. a separate state.
  3. divided by a wall.
  4. accessible only by plane.
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durch eine Mauer geteilt.

The Berlin Wall separated East and West Berlin between 1961 and 1989. Air travel was not the only means of reaching West Berlin throughout that period.

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

  1. Einheit.
  2. Nation.
  3. Bundesländer.
  4. Städte.
Unofficial translation

On 3 October, Germany celebrates the Day of German…

  1. Unity.
  2. Nation.
  3. Federal States.
  4. Cities.
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Einheit.

3 October commemorates German reunification in 1990 and is the national public holiday, the Day of German Unity.

Einheit
unity
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Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

  1. Hessen
  2. Sachsen-Anhalt
  3. Nordrhein-Westfalen
  4. Saarland
Unofficial translation

Which present-day German federal state was formerly part of the GDR?

  1. Hesse
  2. Saxony-Anhalt
  3. North Rhine-Westphalia
  4. Saarland
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Sachsen-Anhalt

Saxony-Anhalt belongs to the territory of the former GDR; the other listed Länder were in the Federal Republic before reunification.

Gebiet
territory
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Warum nennt man die Zeit im Herbst 1989 in der DDR „Die Wende“? In dieser Zeit veränderte sich die DDR politisch …

  1. von einer Diktatur zur Demokratie.
  2. von einer liberalen Marktwirtschaft zum Sozialismus.
  3. von einer Monarchie zur Sozialdemokratie.
  4. von einem religiösen Staat zu einem kommunistischen Staat.
Unofficial translation

Why is autumn 1989 in the GDR called “the turning point”? Its political system changed…

  1. from dictatorship towards democracy.
  2. from a liberal market economy to socialism.
  3. from monarchy to social democracy.
  4. from a religious state to a communist state.
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von einer Diktatur zur Demokratie.

Die Wende refers to the upheaval that ended SED dictatorship and opened the way to democratic elections and German reunification.

Wende
turning point; here the political transformation of 1989–1990
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Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

  1. Thüringen
  2. Hessen
  3. Bayern
  4. Bremen
Unofficial translation

Which present-day German federal state was formerly part of the GDR?

  1. Thuringia
  2. Hesse
  3. Bavaria
  4. Bremen
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Thüringen

Thuringia was in East German territory. Hesse, Bavaria and Bremen were part of the Federal Republic before 1990.

Gebiet
territory
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Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

  1. Bayern
  2. Niedersachsen
  3. Sachsen
  4. Baden-Württemberg
Unofficial translation

Which present-day German federal state was formerly part of the GDR?

  1. Bavaria
  2. Lower Saxony
  3. Saxony
  4. Baden-Württemberg
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Sachsen

Saxony is one of the five eastern Länder re-established in the former GDR territory in 1990.

Bundesland
constituent state of Germany
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Mit der Abkürzung „Stasi“ meinte man in der DDR …

  1. das Parlament.
  2. das Ministerium für Staatssicherheit.
  3. eine regierende Partei.
  4. das Ministerium für Volksbildung.
Unofficial translation

In the GDR, the abbreviation “Stasi” meant…

  1. the parliament.
  2. the Ministry for State Security.
  3. a governing party.
  4. the Ministry of Public Education.
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das Ministerium für Staatssicherheit.

The Stasi was the GDR's Ministry for State Security, including its secret police and surveillance apparatus. It was not the parliament.

Staatssicherheit
state security; part of the GDR security ministry's name
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Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

  1. Hessen
  2. Schleswig-Holstein
  3. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
  4. Saarland
Unofficial translation

Which present-day German federal state was formerly part of the GDR?

  1. Hesse
  2. Schleswig-Holstein
  3. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
  4. Saarland
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania lies in the former GDR territory. The other three options were in West Germany.

Gebiet
territory
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Welche der folgenden Auflistungen enthält nur Bundesländer, die zum Gebiet der früheren DDR gehörten?

  1. Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Hessen, Schleswig-Holstein, Brandenburg
  2. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Brandenburg, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen
  3. Bayern, Baden-Württemberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Thüringen, Sachsen
  4. Sachsen, Thüringen, Hessen, Niedersachen, Brandenburg
Unofficial translation

Which of the following lists contains only federal states that belonged to the territory of the former GDR?

  1. Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Schleswig-Holstein, Brandenburg
  2. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia
  3. Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Thuringia, Saxony
  4. Saxony, Thuringia, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Brandenburg
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Brandenburg, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen

The five eastern states re-established in 1990 were Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The other lists mix eastern and western states.

Bundesländer
The constituent states of Germany's federation.
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Zu wem gehörte die DDR im „Kalten Krieg“?

  1. zu den Westmächten
  2. zum Warschauer Pakt
  3. zur NATO
  4. zu den blockfreien Staaten
Unofficial translation

Which side did the GDR belong to during the Cold War?

  1. the Western powers
  2. the Warsaw Pact
  3. NATO
  4. the non-aligned states
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zum Warschauer Pakt

The GDR belonged to the Warsaw Pact, the military alliance led by the Soviet Union. NATO was the opposing Western alliance.

Kalten Krieg
The political and military confrontation between the Western and Eastern blocs after the Second World War.
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Wie hieß das Wirtschaftssystem der DDR?

  1. Marktwirtschaft
  2. Planwirtschaft
  3. Angebot und Nachfrage
  4. Kapitalismus
Unofficial translation

What was the GDR's economic system called?

  1. Market economy
  2. Planned economy
  3. Supply and demand
  4. Capitalism
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Planwirtschaft

The GDR had a planned economy: the state centrally set major production and economic targets. This differs from an economy primarily coordinated through market prices.

Planwirtschaft
An economy in which the state centrally plans production and allocation.
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Wie wurden die Bundesrepublik Deutschland und die DDR zu einem Staat?

  1. Die Bundesrepublik hat die DDR besetzt.
  2. Die heutigen fünf östlichen Bundesländer sind der Bundesrepublik Deutschland beigetreten.
  3. Die westlichen Bundesländer sind der DDR beigetreten.
  4. Die DDR hat die Bundesrepublik Deutschland besetzt.
Unofficial translation

How did the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR become one state?

  1. The Federal Republic occupied the GDR.
  2. Today's five eastern federal states joined the Federal Republic of Germany.
  3. The western federal states joined the GDR.
  4. The GDR occupied the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Die heutigen fünf östlichen Bundesländer sind der Bundesrepublik Deutschland beigetreten.

Reunification took place through the GDR's accession to the Federal Republic on 3 October 1990. The five re-established eastern states became part of the Federal Republic.

beigetreten
Joined or acceded to an existing state or organisation.
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Mit dem Beitritt der DDR zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland gehören die neuen Bundesländer nun auch …

  1. zur Europäischen Union.
  2. zum Warschauer Pakt.
  3. zur OPEC.
  4. zur Europäischen Verteidigungsgemeinschaft.
Unofficial translation

With the GDR's accession to the Federal Republic of Germany, the new federal states also became part of …

  1. the European Union.
  2. the Warsaw Pact.
  3. OPEC.
  4. the European Defence Community.
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zur Europäischen Union.

The Federal Republic was already a member of the European Communities. Their rules extended to the new states on reunification; these communities subsequently developed into the European Union named in the answer.

Beitritt
Accession: formally joining an existing state or organisation.
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Woran erinnern die sogenannten „Stolpersteine“ in Deutschland?

  1. an berühmte deutsche Politikerinnen und Politiker
  2. an die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus
  3. an Verkehrstote
  4. an bekannte jüdische Musiker
Unofficial translation

What do the so-called Stolpersteine in Germany commemorate?

  1. famous German politicians
  2. the victims of National Socialism
  3. people killed in traffic accidents
  4. well-known Jewish musicians
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an die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus

Stolpersteine are small memorial plaques placed in pavements to remember individuals persecuted and murdered under National Socialism. Their purpose is remembrance of victims, rather than celebration of public figures.

Stolpersteine
Small pavement memorials naming victims of Nazi persecution.
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In welchem Militärbündnis war die DDR Mitglied?

  1. in der NATO
  2. im Rheinbund
  3. im Warschauer Pakt
  4. im Europabündnis
Unofficial translation

Which military alliance was the GDR a member of?

  1. NATO
  2. the Confederation of the Rhine
  3. the Warsaw Pact
  4. the European Alliance
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im Warschauer Pakt

The GDR was a member of the Warsaw Pact, the Soviet-led military alliance of Eastern bloc states.

Militärbündnis
An alliance of states for military cooperation or defence.
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Was war die „Stasi“?

  1. der Geheimdienst im "Dritten Reich"
  2. eine berühmte deutsche Gedenkstätte
  3. der Geheimdienst der DDR
  4. ein deutscher Sportverein während des Zweiten Weltkrieges
Unofficial translation

What was the Stasi?

  1. the secret service in the Third Reich
  2. a famous German memorial site
  3. the secret service of the GDR
  4. a German sports club during the Second World War
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der Geheimdienst der DDR

Stasi was the common name for the GDR's Ministry for State Security. It operated as a secret police and intelligence service, monitoring and repressing opposition.

Geheimdienst
An intelligence service that gathers information, often secretly.
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Welches war das Wappen der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which was the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Choose image 4. The GDR emblem combined a hammer and a compass within a ring of ears of grain; this distinguishes it from the other pictured symbols.

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Wappen
A coat of arms: an official heraldic emblem.
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Was ereignete sich am 17. Juni 1953 in der DDR?

  1. der feierliche Beitritt zum Warschauer Pakt
  2. landesweite Streiks und ein Volksaufstand
  3. der 1. SED-Parteitag
  4. der erste Besuch Fidel Castros
Unofficial translation

What happened in the GDR on 17 June 1953?

  1. the ceremonial accession to the Warsaw Pact
  2. nationwide strikes and a popular uprising
  3. the first SED party congress
  4. Fidel Castro's first visit
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landesweite Streiks und ein Volksaufstand

Strikes grew into a popular uprising against the GDR leadership on 17 June 1953. Soviet troops and the GDR authorities suppressed it.

Volksaufstand
A widespread popular uprising against the authorities.
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Welcher Politiker steht für die „Ostverträge“?

  1. Helmut Kohl
  2. Willy Brandt
  3. Michail Gorbatschow
  4. Ludwig Erhard
Unofficial translation

Which politician is associated with the Eastern Treaties?

  1. Helmut Kohl
  2. Willy Brandt
  3. Mikhail Gorbachev
  4. Ludwig Erhard
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Willy Brandt

Chancellor Willy Brandt's Ostpolitik sought improved relations with Eastern European states. The Eastern Treaties were central to this policy of rapprochement.

Ostverträge
Treaties associated with West Germany's rapprochement with Eastern European states.
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Wie viele Einwohner hat Deutschland?

  1. 70 Millionen
  2. 78 Millionen
  3. 84 Millionen
  4. 90 Millionen
Unofficial translation

How many inhabitants does Germany have?

  1. 70 million
  2. 78 million
  3. 84 million
  4. 90 million
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84 Millionen

The official question bank uses 84 million as the approximate population figure. Population changes over time, so this is a rounded study figure rather than a live count.

Einwohner
People who live in a place; inhabitants.
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Welche Farben hat die deutsche Flagge?

  1. schwarz-rot-gold
  2. rot-weiß-schwarz
  3. schwarz-rot-grün
  4. schwarz-gelb-rot
Unofficial translation

What colours are on Germany's flag?

  1. black, red and gold
  2. red, white and black
  3. black, red and green
  4. black, yellow and red
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schwarz-rot-gold

The German national flag has three horizontal bands, black above red above gold. The order and the term gold distinguish the correct option.

Flagge
A flag representing a country or organisation.
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Wer wird als „Kanzler der Deutschen Einheit“ bezeichnet?

  1. Gerhard Schröder
  2. Helmut Kohl
  3. Konrad Adenauer
  4. Helmut Schmidt
Unofficial translation

Who is known as the Chancellor of German Unity?

  1. Gerhard Schröder
  2. Helmut Kohl
  3. Konrad Adenauer
  4. Helmut Schmidt
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Helmut Kohl

Helmut Kohl was Federal Chancellor during reunification in 1990 and is commonly called the Chancellor of German Unity.

Deutschen Einheit
German unity, referring here to reunification in 1990.
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Welches Symbol ist im Plenarsaal des Deutschen Bundestages zu sehen?

  1. der Bundesadler.
  2. die Fahne der Stadt Berlin.
  3. der Reichsadler.
  4. die Reichskrone.
Unofficial translation

Which symbol can be seen in the plenary chamber of the German Bundestag?

  1. the Federal Eagle.
  2. the flag of the city of Berlin.
  3. the Imperial Eagle.
  4. the Imperial Crown.

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The Federal Eagle is displayed in the Bundestag's plenary chamber. It is the federal state's emblem, rather than the historical imperial symbols.

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Plenarsaal
The chamber where all members of a parliament meet for debates and votes.
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In welchem Zeitraum gab es die Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR)?

  1. 1919 bis 1927
  2. 1933 bis 1945
  3. 1945 bis 1961
  4. 1949 bis 1990
Unofficial translation

During which period did the German Democratic Republic exist?

  1. 1919 to 1927
  2. 1933 to 1945
  3. 1945 to 1961
  4. 1949 to 1990
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1949 bis 1990

The GDR was founded in 1949 and ceased to exist with reunification on 3 October 1990.

Deutsche Demokratische Republik
The official name of East Germany, commonly abbreviated DDR in German or GDR in English.
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Wie viele Bundesländer kamen bei der Wiedervereinigung 1990 zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland hinzu?

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 7
Unofficial translation

How many federal states were added to the Federal Republic of Germany at reunification in 1990?

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 7
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5

Five re-established eastern states joined the Federal Republic in 1990. The separate reunification of East and West Berlin does not make the answer six.

Wiedervereinigung
Reunification: bringing the two German states together again.
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Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat die Grenzen von heute seit …

  1. 1933
  2. 1949
  3. 1971
  4. 1990
Unofficial translation

The Federal Republic of Germany has had its present borders since …

  1. 1933
  2. 1949
  3. 1971
  4. 1990
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1990

The present territory dates from German reunification in 1990. The associated international settlement confirmed the borders of united Germany.

Grenzen
The boundaries separating a country's territory from others.
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Der 27. Januar ist in Deutschland ein offizieller Gedenktag. Woran erinnert dieser Tag?

  1. an das Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges
  2. an die Verabschiedung des Grundgesetzes
  3. an die Wiedervereinigung Deutschlands
  4. an die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus (Tag der Befreiung des Vernichtungslagers Auschwitz)
Unofficial translation

27 January is an official day of remembrance in Germany. What does this day commemorate?

  1. the end of the Second World War
  2. the adoption of the Basic Law
  3. German reunification
  4. the victims of National Socialism, on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz extermination camp
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an die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus (Tag der Befreiung des Vernichtungslagers Auschwitz)

27 January commemorates the victims of National Socialism. Soviet forces liberated Auschwitz on that date in 1945.

Gedenktag
A day set aside to remember people or historical events.
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Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

  1. Ungarn
  2. Portugal
  3. Spanien
  4. Schweiz
Unofficial translation

Which country borders Germany?

  1. Hungary
  2. Portugal
  3. Spain
  4. Switzerland
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Schweiz

Switzerland shares a border with southern Germany. Hungary, Portugal and Spain do not have a land border with Germany.

Nachbarland
A neighbouring country, here one sharing a border.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-223

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

  1. Rumänien
  2. Bulgarien
  3. Polen
  4. Griechenland
Unofficial translation

Which country borders Germany?

  1. Romania
  2. Bulgaria
  3. Poland
  4. Greece
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Polen

Poland shares Germany's eastern border. The other three listed countries do not directly border Germany.

Nachbarland
A neighbouring country, here one sharing a border.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-225

In welchem anderen Land gibt es eine große deutschsprachige Bevölkerung?

  1. Tschechien
  2. Norwegen
  3. Spanien
  4. Österreich
Unofficial translation

In which other country is there a large German-speaking population?

  1. Czechia
  2. Norway
  3. Spain
  4. Austria
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Österreich

German is Austria's official national language and is spoken by much of its population. The question concerns language, rather than membership of Germany.

deutschsprachige
German-speaking; using German as a language.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-226

Welche ist die Flagge der Europäischen Union?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which is the flag of the European Union?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Choose image 2: twelve gold stars forming a circle on a blue background. The twelve stars do not represent the current number of EU member states.

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Europäischen Union
The European Union, a political and economic union of European states.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-227

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

  1. Finnland
  2. Dänemark
  3. Norwegen
  4. Schweden
Unofficial translation

Which country borders Germany?

  1. Finland
  2. Denmark
  3. Norway
  4. Sweden
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Dänemark

Denmark shares a land border with Germany in the north. The other listed Nordic countries do not share a German land border.

Nachbarland
A neighbouring country, here one sharing a border.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-228

Wie wird der Beitritt der DDR zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland im Jahr 1990 allgemein genannt?

  1. NATO-Osterweiterung
  2. EU-Osterweiterung
  3. Deutsche Wiedervereinigung
  4. Europäische Gemeinschaft
Unofficial translation

What is the GDR's accession to the Federal Republic of Germany in 1990 generally called?

  1. NATO's eastward enlargement
  2. the EU's eastward enlargement
  3. German reunification
  4. the European Community
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Deutsche Wiedervereinigung

The unification of the two German states in 1990 is called German reunification. It is distinct from later enlargements of NATO or the EU.

Deutsche Wiedervereinigung
The reunification of the two German states in 1990.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-229

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

  1. Spanien
  2. Bulgarien
  3. Norwegen
  4. Luxemburg
Unofficial translation

Which country borders Germany?

  1. Spain
  2. Bulgaria
  3. Norway
  4. Luxembourg
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Luxemburg

Luxembourg shares Germany's western border. Spain, Bulgaria and Norway do not directly border Germany.

Nachbarland
A neighbouring country, here one sharing a border.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-233

Welches Land ist ein Nachbarland von Deutschland?

  1. Tschechien
  2. Bulgarien
  3. Griechenland
  4. Portugal
Unofficial translation

Which country borders Germany?

  1. Czechia
  2. Bulgaria
  3. Greece
  4. Portugal
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Tschechien

Czechia shares Germany's eastern and south-eastern border. The other listed countries do not directly border Germany.

Nachbarland
A neighbouring country, here one sharing a border.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-235

Der französische Staatspräsident François Mitterrand und der deutsche Bundeskanzler Helmut Kohl gedenken in Verdun gemeinsam der Toten beider Weltkriege. Welches Ziel der Europäischen Union wird bei diesem Treffen deutlich?

  1. Freundschaft zwischen England und Deutschland
  2. Reisefreiheit in alle Länder der EU
  3. Frieden und Sicherheit in den Ländern der EU
  4. einheitliche Feiertage in den Ländern der EU
Unofficial translation

French President François Mitterrand and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl jointly commemorate the dead of both World Wars in Verdun. Which aim of the European Union does this meeting illustrate?

  1. friendship between England and Germany
  2. freedom to travel to all EU countries
  3. peace and security in EU countries
  4. uniform public holidays in EU countries

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The joint remembrance at Verdun symbolises Franco-German reconciliation. It illustrates the EU aim of securing peace and preventing renewed conflict between its members.

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gedenken
To remember and honour people who have died.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-237

2007 wurde das 50-jährige Jubiläum der „Römischen Verträge“ gefeiert. Was war der Inhalt der Verträge?

  1. Beitritt Deutschlands zur NATO
  2. Gründung der Europäischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft (EWG)
  3. Verpflichtung Deutschlands zu Reparationsleistungen
  4. Festlegung der Oder-Neiße-Linie als Ostgrenze
Unofficial translation

The fiftieth anniversary of the Treaties of Rome was celebrated in 2007. What did the treaties provide for?

  1. Germany's accession to NATO
  2. the establishment of the European Economic Community, EEC
  3. Germany's obligation to make reparation payments
  4. the establishment of the Oder-Neisse line as the eastern border
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Gründung der Europäischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft (EWG)

The 1957 Treaties of Rome established the European Economic Community and Euratom. The listed answer identifies the EEC, an important predecessor of the EU.

Römischen Verträge
The 1957 treaties establishing the EEC and Euratom.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-239

Durch welche Verträge schloss sich die Bundesrepublik Deutschland mit anderen Staaten zur Europäischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft zusammen?

  1. durch die "Hamburger Verträge"
  2. durch die "Römischen Verträge"
  3. durch die "Pariser Verträge"
  4. durch die "Londoner Verträge"
Unofficial translation

Through which treaties did the Federal Republic of Germany join other states to form the European Economic Community?

  1. the Hamburg Treaties
  2. the Treaties of Rome
  3. the Paris Treaties
  4. the London Treaties
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durch die "Römischen Verträge"

West Germany was one of the six founding members of the EEC established by the 1957 Treaties of Rome.

Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft
An economic community of states cooperating through common arrangements.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bankde-national-240

Seit wann bezahlt man in Deutschland mit dem Euro in bar?

  1. 1995
  2. 1998
  3. 2002
  4. 2005
Unofficial translation

Since when has euro cash been used for payment in Germany?

  1. 1995
  2. 1998
  3. 2002
  4. 2005
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2002

Euro banknotes and coins entered circulation in Germany on 1 January 2002. The euro had already existed as a non-cash currency before then.

in bar
In cash, using banknotes or coins.
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Baden-Württembergde-baden-wuerttemberg-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Baden-Württemberg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Baden-Württemberg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Baden-Württembergde-baden-wuerttemberg-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Baden-Württemberg?

  1. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  2. Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Altötting
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Baden-Württemberg?

  1. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  2. Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Altötting
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Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis is a rural district in Baden-Württemberg. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Baden-Württembergde-baden-wuerttemberg-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Baden-Württemberg?

  1. blau-weiß-rot
  2. schwarz-gold
  3. weiß-blau
  4. grün-weiß-rot
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Baden-Württemberg have?

  1. blue-white-red
  2. black-gold
  3. white-blue
  4. green-white-red
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schwarz-gold

The official flag colours of Baden-Württemberg are black-gold. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Baden-Württembergde-baden-wuerttemberg-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Baden-Württemberg heißt ...

  1. Heidelberg.
  2. Stuttgart.
  3. Karlsruhe.
  4. Mannheim.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Baden-Württemberg is called …

  1. Heidelberg.
  2. Stuttgart.
  3. Karlsruhe.
  4. Mannheim.
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Stuttgart.

Stuttgart is the state capital of Baden-Württemberg and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Baden-Württembergde-baden-wuerttemberg-08

Welches Bundesland ist Baden-Württemberg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Baden-Württemberg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Bayernde-bayern-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Freistaat Bayern?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the Free State of Bayern?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Bayernde-bayern-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Bayern?

  1. Prignitz
  2. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Altötting
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Bayern?

  1. Prignitz
  2. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Altötting
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Altötting

Altötting is a rural district in Bayern. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Bayernde-bayern-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Bayern?

  1. blau-weiß-rot
  2. weiß-blau
  3. grün-weiß-rot
  4. schwarz-gelb
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Bayern have?

  1. blue-white-red
  2. white-blue
  3. green-white-red
  4. black-yellow
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weiß-blau

The official flag colours of Bayern are white-blue. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Bayernde-bayern-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Bayern heißt ...

  1. Ingolstadt.
  2. Regensburg.
  3. Nürnberg.
  4. München.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Bayern is called …

  1. Ingolstadt.
  2. Regensburg.
  3. Nürnberg.
  4. München.
Show answer
München.

München is the state capital of Bayern and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Bayernde-bayern-08

Welches Bundesland ist Bayern?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Bayern?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Berlinde-berlin-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Berlin?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Berlin?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Berlinde-berlin-02

Welches ist ein Bezirk von Berlin?

  1. Altona
  2. Prignitz
  3. Pankow
  4. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
Unofficial translation

Which is a borough of Berlin?

  1. Altona
  2. Prignitz
  3. Pankow
  4. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
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Pankow

Pankow is a borough of Berlin. This is an urban subdivision, not a rural Landkreis.

Bezirk
urban district or neighbourhood
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Berlinde-berlin-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Berlin?

  1. blau-weiß-rot
  2. weiß-rot
  3. grün-weiß-rot
  4. schwarz-gold
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Berlin have?

  1. blue-white-red
  2. white-red
  3. green-white-red
  4. black-gold
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weiß-rot

The official flag colours of Berlin are white-red. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Berlinde-berlin-07

Welches Bundesland ist ein Stadtstaat?

  1. Berlin
  2. Saarland
  3. Brandenburg
  4. Hessen
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is a city-state?

  1. Berlin
  2. Saarland
  3. Brandenburg
  4. Hessen
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Berlin

Berlin is a city-state: its urban territory has the status of a federal state. Germany's city-states are Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen.

Stadtstaat
city that has the status of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Berlinde-berlin-08

Welches Bundesland ist Berlin?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Berlin?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Brandenburgde-brandenburg-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Brandenburg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Brandenburg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Brandenburgde-brandenburg-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Brandenburg?

  1. Prignitz
  2. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
  3. Vogtlandkreis
  4. Amberg-Sulzbach
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Brandenburg?

  1. Prignitz
  2. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
  3. Vogtlandkreis
  4. Amberg-Sulzbach
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Prignitz

Prignitz is a rural district in Brandenburg. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Brandenburgde-brandenburg-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Brandenburg?

  1. blau-weiß-rot
  2. rot-weiß
  3. grün-weiß-rot
  4. schwarz-gelb
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Brandenburg have?

  1. blue-white-red
  2. red-white
  3. green-white-red
  4. black-yellow
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rot-weiß

The official flag colours of Brandenburg are red-white. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Brandenburgde-brandenburg-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Brandenburg heißt ...

  1. Potsdam.
  2. Cottbus.
  3. Brandenburg.
  4. Frankfurt/Oder.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Brandenburg is called …

  1. Potsdam.
  2. Cottbus.
  3. Brandenburg.
  4. Frankfurt/Oder.
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Potsdam.

Potsdam is the state capital of Brandenburg and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Brandenburgde-brandenburg-08

Welches Bundesland ist Brandenburg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Brandenburg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Bremende-bremen-01

Welches Wappen gehört zur Freien Hansestadt Bremen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Bremende-bremen-02

Welches ist ein Stadtteil von Bremen?

  1. Altona
  2. Hemelingen
  3. Pankow
  4. Babelsberg
Unofficial translation

Which is a neighbourhood of Bremen?

  1. Altona
  2. Hemelingen
  3. Pankow
  4. Babelsberg
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Hemelingen

Hemelingen is a neighbourhood of Bremen. This is an urban subdivision, not a rural Landkreis.

Stadtteil
urban district or neighbourhood
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Bremende-bremen-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Bremen?

  1. blau-weiß-rot
  2. rot-weiß
  3. grün-weiß-rot
  4. schwarz-gold
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Bremen have?

  1. blue-white-red
  2. red-white
  3. green-white-red
  4. black-gold
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rot-weiß

The official flag colours of Bremen are red-white. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Bremende-bremen-07

Was ist ein deutscher Stadtstaat?

  1. Bremen
  2. München
  3. Frankfurt
  4. Erfurt
Unofficial translation

Which is a German city-state?

  1. Bremen
  2. München
  3. Frankfurt
  4. Erfurt
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Bremen

Bremen is a city-state: its urban territory has the status of a federal state. Germany's city-states are Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen.

Stadtstaat
city that has the status of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Bremende-bremen-08

Welches Bundesland ist Bremen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Bremen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Hamburgde-hamburg-01

Welches Wappen gehört zur Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Hamburgde-hamburg-02

Welches ist ein Bezirk von Hamburg?

  1. Altona
  2. Hemelingen
  3. Pankow
  4. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
Unofficial translation

Which is a borough of Hamburg?

  1. Altona
  2. Hemelingen
  3. Pankow
  4. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
Show answer
Altona

Altona is a borough of Hamburg. This is an urban subdivision, not a rural Landkreis.

Bezirk
urban district or neighbourhood
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Hamburgde-hamburg-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Hamburg?

  1. blau-weiß-rot
  2. weiß-rot
  3. grün-weiß-rot
  4. schwarz-gelb
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Hamburg have?

  1. blue-white-red
  2. white-red
  3. green-white-red
  4. black-yellow
Show answer
weiß-rot

The official flag colours of Hamburg are white-red. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Hamburgde-hamburg-07

Welches Bundesland ist ein Stadtstaat?

  1. Hamburg
  2. Sachsen
  3. Bayern
  4. Thüringen
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is a city-state?

  1. Hamburg
  2. Sachsen
  3. Bayern
  4. Thüringen
Show answer
Hamburg

Hamburg is a city-state: its urban territory has the status of a federal state. Germany's city-states are Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen.

Stadtstaat
city that has the status of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Hamburgde-hamburg-08

Welches Bundesland ist Hamburg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Hamburg?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Hessende-hessen-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Hessen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Hessen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Hessende-hessen-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Hessen?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Altötting
  3. Prignitz
  4. Main-Taunus-Kreis
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Hessen?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Altötting
  3. Prignitz
  4. Main-Taunus-Kreis
Show answer
Main-Taunus-Kreis

Main-Taunus-Kreis is a rural district in Hessen. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Hessende-hessen-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Hessen?

  1. blau-weiß-rot
  2. rot-weiß
  3. schwarz-gold
  4. grün-weiß-rot
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Hessen have?

  1. blue-white-red
  2. red-white
  3. black-gold
  4. green-white-red
Show answer
rot-weiß

The official flag colours of Hessen are red-white. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Hessende-hessen-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Hessen heißt ...

  1. Kassel.
  2. Darmstadt.
  3. Frankfurt.
  4. Wiesbaden.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Hessen is called …

  1. Kassel.
  2. Darmstadt.
  3. Frankfurt.
  4. Wiesbaden.
Show answer
Wiesbaden.

Wiesbaden is the state capital of Hessen and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Hessende-hessen-08

Welches Bundesland ist Hessen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Hessen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Mecklenburg-Vorpommernde-mecklenburg-vorpommern-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Mecklenburg-Vorpommernde-mecklenburg-vorpommern-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

  1. Prignitz
  2. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  3. Vogtlandkreis
  4. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

  1. Prignitz
  2. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  3. Vogtlandkreis
  4. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Show answer
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

Mecklenburgische Seenplatte is a rural district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Mecklenburg-Vorpommernde-mecklenburg-vorpommern-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

  1. schwarz-rot-gold
  2. blau-weiß-gelb-rot
  3. grün-weiß-rot
  4. schwarz-gelb
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have?

  1. black-red-gold
  2. blue-white-yellow-red
  3. green-white-red
  4. black-yellow
Show answer
blau-weiß-gelb-rot

The official flag colours of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are blue-white-yellow-red. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Mecklenburg-Vorpommernde-mecklenburg-vorpommern-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Mecklenburg-Vorpommern heißt ...

  1. Greifswald.
  2. Schwerin.
  3. Rostock.
  4. Wismar.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is called …

  1. Greifswald.
  2. Schwerin.
  3. Rostock.
  4. Wismar.
Show answer
Schwerin.

Schwerin is the state capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Mecklenburg-Vorpommernde-mecklenburg-vorpommern-08

Welches Bundesland ist Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Niedersachsende-niedersachsen-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Niedersachsen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Niedersachsen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Niedersachsende-niedersachsen-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Niedersachsen?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Vogtlandkreis
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Niedersachsen?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Vogtlandkreis
Show answer
Ammerland

Ammerland is a rural district in Niedersachsen. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Niedersachsende-niedersachsen-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Niedersachsen?

  1. weiß-blau
  2. schwarz-rot-gold
  3. schwarz-gelb
  4. blau-weiß-rot
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Niedersachsen have?

  1. white-blue
  2. black-red-gold
  3. black-yellow
  4. blue-white-red
Show answer
schwarz-rot-gold

The official flag colours of Niedersachsen are black-red-gold. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Niedersachsende-niedersachsen-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Niedersachsen heißt …

  1. Hannover.
  2. Braunschweig.
  3. Wolfsburg.
  4. Osnabrück.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Niedersachsen is called …

  1. Hannover.
  2. Braunschweig.
  3. Wolfsburg.
  4. Osnabrück.
Show answer
Hannover.

Hannover is the state capital of Niedersachsen and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Niedersachsende-niedersachsen-08

Welches Bundesland ist Niedersachsen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Niedersachsen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Nordrhein-Westfalende-nordrhein-westfalen-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Nordrhein-Westfalen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Nordrhein-Westfalen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Nordrhein-Westfalende-nordrhein-westfalen-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Nordrhein-Westfalen?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Vogtlandkreis
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Nordrhein-Westfalen?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Vogtlandkreis
Show answer
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis is a rural district in Nordrhein-Westfalen. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Nordrhein-Westfalende-nordrhein-westfalen-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Nordrhein-Westfalen?

  1. rot-weiß
  2. grün-weiß-rot
  3. schwarz-gold
  4. blau-weiß-rot
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Nordrhein-Westfalen have?

  1. red-white
  2. green-white-red
  3. black-gold
  4. blue-white-red
Show answer
grün-weiß-rot

The official flag colours of Nordrhein-Westfalen are green-white-red. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Nordrhein-Westfalende-nordrhein-westfalen-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Nordrhein-Westfalen heißt …

  1. Köln.
  2. Bonn.
  3. Düsseldorf.
  4. Dortmund.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen is called …

  1. Köln.
  2. Bonn.
  3. Düsseldorf.
  4. Dortmund.
Show answer
Düsseldorf.

Düsseldorf is the state capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Nordrhein-Westfalende-nordrhein-westfalen-08

Welches Bundesland ist Nordrhein-Westfalen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Nordrhein-Westfalen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Rheinland-Pfalzde-rheinland-pfalz-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Rheinland-Pfalz?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Rheinland-Pfalz?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Rheinland-Pfalzde-rheinland-pfalz-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Rheinland-Pfalz?

  1. Westerwaldkreis
  2. Altötting
  3. Emsland
  4. Prignitz
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Rheinland-Pfalz?

  1. Westerwaldkreis
  2. Altötting
  3. Emsland
  4. Prignitz
Show answer
Westerwaldkreis

Westerwaldkreis is a rural district in Rheinland-Pfalz. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Rheinland-Pfalzde-rheinland-pfalz-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Rheinland-Pfalz?

  1. weiß-rot
  2. schwarz-rot-gold
  3. schwarz-gelb
  4. grün-weiß-rot
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Rheinland-Pfalz have?

  1. white-red
  2. black-red-gold
  3. black-yellow
  4. green-white-red
Show answer
schwarz-rot-gold

The official flag colours of Rheinland-Pfalz are black-red-gold. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Rheinland-Pfalzde-rheinland-pfalz-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Rheinland-Pfalz heißt …

  1. Mainz.
  2. Kaiserslautern.
  3. Ludwigshafen.
  4. Koblenz.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Rheinland-Pfalz is called …

  1. Mainz.
  2. Kaiserslautern.
  3. Ludwigshafen.
  4. Koblenz.
Show answer
Mainz.

Mainz is the state capital of Rheinland-Pfalz and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Rheinland-Pfalzde-rheinland-pfalz-08

Welches Bundesland ist Rheinland-Pfalz?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Rheinland-Pfalz?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Saarlandde-saarland-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Saarland?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Saarland?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Saarlandde-saarland-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis im Saarland?

  1. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  2. Altötting
  3. Neunkirchen
  4. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Saarland?

  1. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  2. Altötting
  3. Neunkirchen
  4. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Show answer
Neunkirchen

Neunkirchen is a rural district in Saarland. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Saarlandde-saarland-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge des Saarlandes?

  1. weiß-blau
  2. schwarz-rot-gold
  3. schwarz-gelb
  4. grün-weiß-rot
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Saarland have?

  1. white-blue
  2. black-red-gold
  3. black-yellow
  4. green-white-red
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schwarz-rot-gold

The official flag colours of Saarland are black-red-gold. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Saarlandde-saarland-07

Die Landeshauptstadt des Saarlandes heißt …

  1. Neunkirchen.
  2. Homburg.
  3. Saarbrücken.
  4. Völklingen.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Saarland is called …

  1. Neunkirchen.
  2. Homburg.
  3. Saarbrücken.
  4. Völklingen.
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Saarbrücken.

Saarbrücken is the state capital of Saarland and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Saarlandde-saarland-08

Welches Bundesland ist das Saarland?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Saarland?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Sachsende-sachsen-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Freistaat Sachsen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the Free State of Sachsen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Sachsende-sachsen-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Sachsen?

  1. Vogtlandkreis
  2. Altötting
  3. Uckermark
  4. Nordfriesland
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Sachsen?

  1. Vogtlandkreis
  2. Altötting
  3. Uckermark
  4. Nordfriesland
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Vogtlandkreis

Vogtlandkreis is a rural district in Sachsen. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Sachsende-sachsen-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Sachsen?

  1. blau-weiß-rot
  2. weiß-grün
  3. grün-weiß-rot
  4. schwarz-gelb
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Sachsen have?

  1. blue-white-red
  2. white-green
  3. green-white-red
  4. black-yellow
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weiß-grün

The official flag colours of Sachsen are white-green. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Sachsende-sachsen-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Sachsen heißt …

  1. Leipzig.
  2. Dresden.
  3. Chemnitz.
  4. Zwickau.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Sachsen is called …

  1. Leipzig.
  2. Dresden.
  3. Chemnitz.
  4. Zwickau.
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Dresden.

Dresden is the state capital of Sachsen and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Sachsende-sachsen-08

Welches Bundesland ist Sachsen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Sachsen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Sachsen-Anhaltde-sachsen-anhalt-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Sachsen-Anhalt?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Sachsen-Anhalt?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Sachsen-Anhaltde-sachsen-anhalt-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Sachsen-Anhalt?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Altötting
  3. Uckermark
  4. Börde
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Sachsen-Anhalt?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Altötting
  3. Uckermark
  4. Börde
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Börde

Börde is a rural district in Sachsen-Anhalt. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Sachsen-Anhaltde-sachsen-anhalt-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Sachsen-Anhalt?

  1. blau-weiß-rot
  2. gelb-schwarz
  3. grün-weiß-rot
  4. weiß-rot
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Sachsen-Anhalt have?

  1. blue-white-red
  2. yellow-black
  3. green-white-red
  4. white-red
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gelb-schwarz

The official flag colours of Sachsen-Anhalt are yellow-black. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Sachsen-Anhaltde-sachsen-anhalt-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Sachsen-Anhalt heißt …

  1. Halle.
  2. Dessau.
  3. Magdeburg.
  4. Wittenberg.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Sachsen-Anhalt is called …

  1. Halle.
  2. Dessau.
  3. Magdeburg.
  4. Wittenberg.
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Magdeburg.

Magdeburg is the state capital of Sachsen-Anhalt and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Sachsen-Anhaltde-sachsen-anhalt-08

Welches Bundesland ist Sachsen-Anhalt?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Sachsen-Anhalt?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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The official key locates Sachsen-Anhalt in map option 3. The maps must be visible to compare the outlines or marked regions; this question remains blocked while the graphics are unavailable.

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Schleswig-Holsteinde-schleswig-holstein-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Schleswig-Holstein?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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The official key identifies illustration 3 as the coat of arms of Schleswig-Holstein. The illustrations are required to distinguish the options; they are not reproduced here, so this question remains unavailable for practice.

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Schleswig-Holsteinde-schleswig-holstein-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Schleswig-Holstein?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Schleswig-Holstein?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
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Nordfriesland

Nordfriesland is a rural district in Schleswig-Holstein. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Schleswig-Holsteinde-schleswig-holstein-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Schleswig-Holstein?

  1. weiß-blau
  2. blau-weiß-rot
  3. weiß-rot
  4. grün-weiß-rot
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Schleswig-Holstein have?

  1. white-blue
  2. blue-white-red
  3. white-red
  4. green-white-red
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blau-weiß-rot

The official flag colours of Schleswig-Holstein are blue-white-red. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
Source Last verified: 2026-10-11
History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Schleswig-Holsteinde-schleswig-holstein-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Schleswig-Holstein heißt …

  1. Husum.
  2. Flensburg.
  3. Lübeck.
  4. Kiel.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Schleswig-Holstein is called …

  1. Husum.
  2. Flensburg.
  3. Lübeck.
  4. Kiel.
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Kiel.

Kiel is the state capital of Schleswig-Holstein and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Schleswig-Holsteinde-schleswig-holstein-08

Welches Bundesland ist Schleswig-Holstein?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Schleswig-Holstein?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Thüringende-thueringen-01

Welches Wappen gehört zum Freistaat Thüringen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which coat of arms belongs to the Free State of Thüringen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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The official key identifies illustration 4 as the coat of arms of Thüringen. The illustrations are required to distinguish the options; they are not reproduced here, so this question remains unavailable for practice.

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Wappen
coat of arms: an official heraldic symbol
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Thüringende-thueringen-02

Welches ist ein Landkreis in Thüringen?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Altötting
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Wartburgkreis
Unofficial translation

Which is a rural district in Thüringen?

  1. Ammerland
  2. Altötting
  3. Nordfriesland
  4. Wartburgkreis
Show answer
Wartburgkreis

Wartburgkreis is a rural district in Thüringen. A Landkreis groups several municipalities into an administrative district.

Landkreis
rural district grouping municipalities
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Thüringende-thueringen-05

Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Thüringen?

  1. blau-weiß-rot
  2. weiß-rot
  3. grün-weiß-rot
  4. schwarz-gold
Unofficial translation

What colours does the state flag of Thüringen have?

  1. blue-white-red
  2. white-red
  3. green-white-red
  4. black-gold
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weiß-rot

The official flag colours of Thüringen are white-red. The order and combination distinguish this flag from those of other states.

Landesflagge
flag of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Thüringende-thueringen-07

Die Landeshauptstadt von Thüringen heißt …

  1. Eisenach.
  2. Erfurt.
  3. Gera.
  4. Jena.
Unofficial translation

The state capital of Thüringen is called …

  1. Eisenach.
  2. Erfurt.
  3. Gera.
  4. Jena.
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Erfurt.

Erfurt is the state capital of Thüringen and the seat of its state government. A state's largest city need not be its capital.

Landeshauptstadt
capital city of a federal state
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History, geography and culture · Official question bank · Thüringende-thueringen-08

Welches Bundesland ist Thüringen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Unofficial translation

Which federal state is Thüringen?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

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Bundesland
federal state within Germany
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