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Landmarks - Berlin Wall

Landmarks - Berlin Wall

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

11th Grade - Vocational training

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The Berlin Wall, a symbol of the Cold War, divided East and West Berlin for nearly 30 years. Built in 1961, it was intended as an anti-fascism barrier but was seen as a means to prevent defections. The wall evolved into a heavily fortified structure with a death strip. Despite its oppressive nature, around 5000 people escaped, while 192 were killed. The wall fell in 1989 amid a wave of liberalism, leading to German reunification. Today, its legacy is debated, with some advocating for memorials to remember its history.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason East German leaders gave for constructing the Berlin Wall?

To create a tourist attraction

To prevent Western influence

To protect against fascism

To improve trade with the West

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Berlin Wall impact families in Berlin?

It improved communication

It had no impact

It brought them closer together

It separated them

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people successfully escaped from East Germany?

3,000

1,000

5,000

10,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in 1989 led to the opening of the Berlin Wall?

A military coup

A change in East German leadership

A live TV announcement

A natural disaster

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname was given to the people who dismantled the Berlin Wall with sledgehammers?

Wall Breakers

Wall Demolishers

Wall Crushers

Wall Woodpeckers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument against reconstructing parts of the Berlin Wall?

It is too expensive

It glorifies the totalitarian past

It is a safety hazard

It is not historically accurate

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Berlin War Memorial commemorate?

The construction of the Berlin Wall

The reunification of Germany

The lives lost during escape attempts

The economic impact of the Wall

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