The Berlin Wall Quiz

When did the construction of the Berlin Wall begin?

• World War II

• October 1990

• November 9, 1989

• August 13, 1961

What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

• To symbolize Communist repression

• To protect East Germany from Western influence

• To divide Germany into East and West

• To prevent East Germans from leaving the country

Which countries occupied Germany after World War II?

• America, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union

• Germany, France, Russia, and the United States

• Germany, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union

• America, Russia, France, and the United Kingdom

What was the Iron Curtain?

• A virtually impassable border between East and West Germany

• A secret police force in East Germany

• A division between Communist and non-Communist countries

• A barrier made of barbed wire and concrete

What was the purpose of the death strip?

• To strengthen the Berlin Wall

• To provide a clear line of sight for guards

• To separate East and West Berlin

• To prevent people from escaping East Germany

How many people managed to flee East Germany between 1961 and 1989?

• About 3.5 million

• Over 138

• None

• Nearly 5,000

What event led to the fall of the Berlin Wall?

• The Basic Treaty of 1972

• The liberalization of other Eastern Bloc regimes

• The end of the Soviet Union

• The reunification of Germany

When was Germany officially reunified?

• World War II

• August 13, 1961

• November 9, 1989

• October 1990

What does the Berlin Wall symbolize?

• The fall of the Soviet Union

• The victory of the Allies in World War II

• The division of Germany

• Communist repression

What is the significance of the Berlin Wall today?

• It is a tourist attraction

• It serves as a reminder of the barriers to freedom

• It represents the reunification of Germany

• It is a symbol of Communist resistance