Question 102 · Federal question
With what can one be honored in the Federal Republic of Germany if they have made a…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Womit kann man in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland geehrt werden, wenn man auf politischem, wirtschaftlichem, kulturellem, geistigem oder sozialem Gebiet eine besondere Leistung erbracht hat? Mit dem …
- A Bundesverdienstkreuz ✓ Correct answer
- B Bundesadler
- C Vaterländischen Verdienstorden
- D Ehrentitel "Held der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik"
Translation
With what can one be honored in the Federal Republic of Germany if they have made a special achievement in the political, economic, cultural, intellectual, or social field? With the ...
- A Federal Cross of Merit ✓ Correct answer
- B Federal Eagle
- C Patriotic Order of Merit
- D Honorary Title 'Hero of the German Democratic Republic'
Explanation
Germany’s national order of merit is the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, commonly known as the Federal Cross of Merit. It honors outstanding service in political, economic, cultural, intellectual, or social fields. The other options are either the national emblem (not an award) or titles/orders from the former GDR, not applicable to the Federal Republic.
Tips
- Look for terms explicitly tied to the Federal Republic of Germany; exclude awards linked to the former GDR.
- Eliminate symbols or emblems (e.g., the national eagle) that are not decorations.
- Recognize that Germany’s highest civilian honor is a nationwide order of merit awarded for exceptional contributions across society.
- Use keywords like “Order of Merit” or “Verdienst” to identify official state honors.
- If multiple options seem ceremonial, pick the one that is a formal order rather than a title or emblem.
Practice in the app
