The Berlin Wall

What was the main reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall?

• To prevent the flow of refugees to the West

• To promote capitalism in West Berlin

• To divide Germany into two separate countries

• To establish a peaceful solution to the Cold War tensions

Which part of Berlin was under US military occupation?

• East Berlin

• West Berlin

• Both East and West Berlin

• None of the above

What were the living conditions like in East Berlin?

• Prosperous with access to consumer goods

• Cramped with unreliable services

• Similar to West Berlin with a higher standard of living

• Lacked access to cheap food and shelter

How did East Germans escape to West Germany?

• By crossing the heavily guarded border

• By seeking asylum in West Berlin

• By defying the Communist system

• By taking a train or plane from East Berlin

What impact did the defection of skilled workers have on East Germany?

• It made it easier for the Communists to keep East Germany running

• It highlighted the problems of the Communist system

• It led to the reunification of East and West Germany

• It improved the living conditions in East Berlin

Who was the leader of East Germany during the refugee crisis?

• Walter Ulbricht

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Dwight Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

Who did Khrushchev meet at the Vienna Summit in 1961?

• Walter Ulbricht

• Dwight Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was the response of the East German government to the West's refusal to hand over Berlin?

• Close the border

• Launch a coup d'état in Cuba

• Sign a peace treaty with the Western Allies

• Hold free and democratic elections

What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

• To prevent West Berliners from crossing to East Berlin

• To divide the city of West Berlin and stop the movement of refugees, as well as stop the fear of West Berlin spies in East Berlin

• To encircle the entire city of West Berlin

• To create a normal situation in the capital of the German Democratic Republic

What was the official name given to the Berlin Wall by the Communist leadership?

• Anti-Fascist Protective Wall

• Iron Curtain

• Barrier of Freedom

• Wall of Unity