Question 16
Which animal is the heraldic animal of the Federal Republic of Germany?
German original: Welches Tier ist das Wappentier der Bundesrepublik Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Lion
- Eagle — Correct answer
- Bear
- Horse
Explanation
The heraldic animal of Germany is the eagle (Bundesadler). It traces back to the Imperial Eagle of the Holy Roman Empire and has symbolized strength, power, and sovereignty for centuries.
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.
- Federal Republic — The Federal Republic of Germany is the official name of the German state. It consists of 16 federal states and is a democratic republic.
- coat of arms — A coat of arms is an official symbol that represents a city, a federal state, or a country. It usually features a special image or figure and is used on official documents and buildings.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a specific thing or person from a group. It is used to request a choice or identification.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- 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.
- the Federal Government / the Federation — The Federation refers to the central level of government in Germany, as opposed to the individual federal states (Länder). It is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as foreign policy or national defense.
- Republic — A republic is a form of government in which political power belongs to the people, who elect representatives to govern the country. There is no monarch; the head of state is usually an elected president or similar figure.