Fall of the Berlin Wall: border opening reactions

The transcript describes the historical significance of the division between East and West Berlin, highlighting the fervor of East Berliners as they demolished the Berlin Wall. It captures the excitement and risks involved as East Germans crossed into the West, an act that would have previously been met with severe consequences.

What was the Berlin Wall primarily known for?

• A tourist attraction

• A symbol of unity

• A division between East and West

• A historical monument

Which past event is mentioned as a comparison to the current situation?

• The American Civil War

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The end of World War II

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What significant event occurred in East Germany in 1953?

• The reunification of Germany

• The East German riots

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Berlin Wall was built

What did the young East Germans do to the Berlin Wall?

• Dismantled it

• Ignored it

• Reinforced it

• Painted it

What was the risk for East Germans attempting to cross the wall before its fall?

• Being fined

• Being shot

• Being imprisoned

• Being exiled