Berlin Wall and Germany's Division

After World War II, what two main parts was Germany divided into?

• North and South Germany

• East and West Germany

• Upper and Lower Germany

• Old and New Germany

Why was the Berlin Wall built?

• To keep people from leaving East Germany

• To protect East Germany from invaders

• To create a new border for trade

• To separate families on purpose

What was the 'Death Strip' near the Berlin Wall used for?

• A place for guards to rest

• A safe path for people to cross

• An empty area with sand so guards could easily see people trying to escape

• A place to grow flowers

When did the Berlin Wall open, allowing people to cross freely?

• August 13, 1961

• October 1990

• November 9, 1989

• December 25, 1980