Question 40
From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was …
German original: Von 1961 bis 1989 war Berlin …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- without a mayor.
- its own state.
- divided by a wall. — Correct answer
- only reachable by plane.
Explanation
From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was divided by the Wall. West Berlin was an island within DDR territory, surrounded by the Wall. East Berlin was the capital of the DDR.
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.