Question 154 · Federal question
When did the Second World War end?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wann war der Zweite Weltkrieg zu Ende?
- A 1933
- B 1945 ✓ Correct answer
- C 1949
- D 1961
Translation
When did the Second World War end?
- A 1933
- B 1945 ✓ Correct answer
- C 1949
- D 1961
Explanation
World War II ended in 1945 with Germany’s unconditional surrender in May and Japan’s surrender in September.
Tips
- Use key-date associations to eliminate distractors: 1933 marks the start of Nazi rule, 1949 the founding of FRG/GDR, and 1961 the construction of the Berlin Wall.
- For war-related questions, look for dates tied to armistices or surrenders.
- When unsure, match events to widely known milestones (start of Nazi era vs. end of WWII).
Practice in the app
