Hessen – question 1

Which coat of arms belongs to the state of Hesse?

German original: Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Hessen?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.

Answer options

1. Image 1 — Correct answer
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Explanation

Hesse has its own coat of arms. The state is located in central Germany. The Hessian coat of arms shows a silver lion on a red background.

Key terms in this question

• Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 semi-autonomous regions that make up Germany. Each state has its own government and parliament.
• 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.
• Hesse — Hesse is a federal state located in the center of Germany, with Wiesbaden as its capital. It is well known for the financial metropolis of Frankfurt am Main.
• 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.
• which / what — 'Welche' is a German interrogative or relative pronoun used to ask about or refer to a specific thing or person from a group.

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