Sachsen – question 1
Which coat of arms belongs to the Free State of Saxony?
German original: Welches Wappen gehört zum Freistaat Sachsen?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Image 1
- Image 2
- Image 3
- Image 4 — Correct answer
Explanation
Saxony has its own state coat of arms. This federal state is located in the east of Germany and is known for having been part of the former GDR, for being a Free State (Freistaat), and for its cities of Leipzig and Dresden.
Key terms in this question
- 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.
- Free State — A Free State is a special title used by certain German federal states, namely Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. Historically, it signifies that the state is a republic and not a monarchy.
- 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?').
- State — A state is an organized community with a defined territory, a population, and a government that creates and enforces laws.
- Saxony — Saxony is a federal state located in eastern Germany. Its capital city is Dresden.
- free — Without restrictions or compulsion; a person can decide for themselves what they do or say.
- 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.