Nordrhein-Westfalen – question 1

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia?

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

Answer options

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

Explanation

North Rhine-Westphalia has its own state coat of arms. This federal state is located in the west of Germany and is known for being the most populous state in the country, as well as for the Ruhr area and the cities of Cologne, Dortmund, and Essen.

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.
• North Rhine-Westphalia — North Rhine-Westphalia is a federal state in western Germany with Düsseldorf as its capital. It is the most populous state in Germany.
• 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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