Fall of the Wall

What event marked the beginning of the division of Germany?

• The invention of the internet

• The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

• The end of World War II

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

How was Germany divided after World War II?

• Into East and West

• Not divided

• Into four zones

• Into two states

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

• To serve as a monument

• To protect against natural disasters

• To prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West

• To attract tourists

What led to the mass exodus of East Germans to the West in the spring of 1961?

• Tourism

• Bad economic situation in the GDR

• Economic prosperity in the West

• A festival

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Wall according to the East German government?

• To create a large public art space

• To attract international attention

• To enhance the beauty of the city

• To prevent people from leaving the country

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union that introduced reform policies?

• Vladimir Putin

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Joseph Stalin

• Mikhail Gorbachev

What mistake was made during the announcement of the new travel law?

• It was said to be effective immediately, though it wasn't

• It was announced in a closed press conference

• The date was incorrect

• It was announced in the wrong language

What significant event happened on November 9th, 1989?

• The end of World War II

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The construction of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the German reunification treaty

When were all border controls between East and West Germany permanently abolished?

• December 25th, 1989

• November 9th, 1989

• October 3rd, 1990

• July 1st, 1990

What was the official date of German Unity Day?

• July 1st, 1990

• November 9th, 1989

• October 3rd, 1990

• January 1st, 1991