Question 66
What is the basis for Germany's special responsibility for Israel?
German original: Woraus begründet sich Deutschlands besondere Verantwortung für Israel?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- from membership in the European Union (EU)
- from the National Socialist crimes against Jews — Correct answer
- from the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany
- from the Christian tradition
Explanation
Germany's special responsibility towards Israel is based on the Holocaust. The crimes of National Socialism committed against the Jewish people permanently obligate Germany to show solidarity with the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- answer / response — An answer is a reaction to a question or statement that provides the requested information. It can be spoken or written.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- justified / well-founded — Something is justified or well-founded when there are good reasons or evidence to support it. It means that an opinion, decision, or statement is backed by arguments.
- special / particular — 'Besondere' is the inflected form of the German adjective meaning special or particular. It describes something that stands out from the ordinary or deserves special attention.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- 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.