Sachsen-Anhalt – question 1

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt?

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

Answer options

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4. Image 4 — Correct answer

Explanation

Saxony-Anhalt has its own coat of arms. The state is in eastern Germany. The coat of arms shows a black bear on silver (Anhalt) and a silver eagle on black (Saxony) – two historical symbols.

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.
• Saxony-Anhalt — Saxony-Anhalt is a federal state in eastern Germany, with Magdeburg as its capital city. It borders the states of Brandenburg, Lower Saxony, Thuringia, and Saxony.
• 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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