Germany's Division and Reunification

What was the main reason Ronnie needed paperwork to visit Martha in West Berlin?

• To attend a family event

• To apply for a job

• Due to the division of Germany

• To study in West Berlin

Which countries were responsible for dividing Germany after World War II?

• Germany, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Great Britain, France, USA, and Soviet Union

• USA, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

• USA, Soviet Union, China, and Japan

What was the misleading label given to the Soviet zone in Germany?

• German Democratic Republic

• People's Republic of Germany

• Federal Republic of Germany

• United States of Germany

Why was the Berlin Wall constructed?

• To improve trade between East and West Germany

• To prevent mass immigration from East to West Germany

• To protect East Germany from invasions

• To mark the boundary of East Germany

What was the economic condition in East Germany compared to West Germany?

• East Germany had a stronger economy

• Both had similar economic conditions

• East Germany had better living standards

• West Germany had a growing economy while East Germany's decreased

In what year did the Berlin Wall fall, leading to reunification?

• 1993

• 1987

• 1989

• 1991

What was the immediate effect of the Berlin Wall being torn down?

• The wall was rebuilt shortly after

• West Berliners moved to East Berlin

• East Berliners streamed over to West Berlin

• East Berliners moved to other countries

What is a current economic issue faced by the eastern federal states of Germany?

• Higher living standards than the west

• Lower unemployment rates

• Weaker economy despite subsidies

• More industrial development than the west

What has been a consequence of high unemployment rates in the eastern states?

• More foreign investments in the east

• Higher birth rates in the east

• Younger generations moving west

• Increased immigration to the east

What is the current trend regarding the economic imbalance between East and West Germany?

• The east is now outperforming the west

• The imbalance remains unchanged

• The imbalance is slowly improving

• The imbalance is worsening