The Berlin Wall: A Cold War Symbol

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

• To enhance trade between East and West Germany

• To prevent East Germans from defecting to the West

• To improve transportation within Berlin

• To create a tourist attraction

What was the 'Death Strip' in the context of the Berlin Wall?

• A nickname for the busiest checkpoint

• A section of the Wall that was painted with murals

• A no-man's land between two walls where escapees were shot

• A popular shopping area in East Berlin

Which checkpoint was the most famous crossing point for foreigners?

• Checkpoint Alpha

• Checkpoint Delta

• Checkpoint Bravo

• Checkpoint Charlie

Who famously urged the Soviet Premier to 'tear down this wall'?

• Ronald Reagan

• Margaret Thatcher

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• John F. Kennedy

In what year did the Berlin Wall finally fall?

• 1987

• 1990

• 1988

• 1989