Language: English
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 highest civilian honor is the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Federal Cross of Merit), awarded for outstanding service in political, economic, cultural, intellectual, or social fields. The Federal Eagle is just a state emblem, and the other options are GDR-era titles that no longer apply.
Tips
- The Bundesverdienstkreuz is the award itself, the Federal Eagle is only the state emblem.
- Titles from the GDR ended with the GDR in 1990.
