Niedersachsen – question 1

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Lower Saxony?

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

Answer options

1. Image 1
2. Image 2
3. Image 3 — Correct answer
4. Image 4

Explanation

Niedersachsen has its own state coat of arms. This federal state is located in the northwest of Germany and is known for being the second largest state in the country, for its North Sea coast, and for the city of Wolfsburg, home of Volkswagen (VW).

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.
• Saxony — Saxony is a federal state located in eastern Germany. Its capital city is Dresden.
• Lower Saxony — Lower Saxony is a federal state located in northwestern Germany. Its capital city is Hanover.
• 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.

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