Question 22
When was the GDR founded?
German original: Wann wurde die DDR gegründet?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 1947
- 1949 — Correct answer
- 1953
- 1956
Explanation
The DDR (German Democratic Republic) was founded on 7 October 1949 in the Soviet occupation zone, five months after the founding of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Key terms in this question
- When — A question word used to ask about a point or period in time.
- was / became — 'Wurde' is the simple past form of the German auxiliary verb 'werden', used to form the passive voice or express becoming. For example: 'Das Gesetz wurde verabschiedet' means 'The law was passed'.'
- founded — Something was officially created or established, for example an organization, a state, or a club.
- reasons / grounds — Reasons are explanations or causes that show why something happens or why a decision is made. They justify or explain a situation or an action.
- reasons / grounds — Reasons are explanations or causes that show why something is the way it is or why someone does or decides something.
- when — 'When' is a question word used to ask about a point or period in time. For example: 'When does the event start?'