Question 31
On what legal basis was the State of Israel founded?
German original: Auf welcher rechtlichen Grundlage wurde der Staat Israel gegründet?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- a resolution of the United Nations — Correct answer
- a decision of the Zionist Congress
- a proposal of the Federal Government
- a proposal of the USSR
Explanation
The State of Israel was founded on 14 May 1948 on the basis of a UN partition plan from 1947 (Resolution 181). The United Nations decided to divide the British Mandate territory of Palestine.
Key terms in this question
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- State — A state is an organized community with a defined territory, a population, and a government that creates and enforces laws.
- law / right — A rule established by the state that applies to everyone in a country. It can also mean a personal entitlement or freedom that a person is guaranteed.
- 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'.'
- Which / Who — An interrogative pronoun used to ask about a specific person or thing from a group. It is used to request a selection or distinction.
- which / who — 'Welcher' is an interrogative or relative pronoun used to ask about or refer to a specific person or thing from a group.
- founded — Something was officially created or established, for example an organization, a state, or a club.
- reason / ground — A reason or cause that explains why something happens or why someone does something. It is used to justify an action or situation.