Question 38
When was the wall in Berlin opened to everyone?
German original: Wann wurde die Mauer in Berlin für alle geöffnet?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 1987
- 1989 — Correct answer
- 1992
- 1995
Explanation
On 9 November 1989, the DDR opened its borders: the Berlin Wall fell. Hundreds of thousands of DDR citizens streamed into the West. This day marks the turning point toward German reunification.
Key terms in this question
- Berlin — Berlin is the capital and most populous federal state of Germany. It is the seat of the Bundestag, the Federal President, and the Federal Government.
- all/everyone — A pronoun or adjective indicating that no person or thing is excluded. It refers to the complete entirety of a group.
- 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'.'
- wall / the Wall — A wall is a solid, vertical structure made of stone, concrete, or bricks. In German history, 'the Wall' refers especially to the Berlin Wall, which divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989.
- Everyone / All — Everyone refers to the complete group of people or things, with no exceptions.
- open — Something is open when it can be used or entered. The opposite of open is closed.
- when — 'When' is a question word used to ask about a point or period in time. For example: 'When does the event start?'