Language: English
Question 162 · Federal question
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg became known for …
German original (as asked in the real test)
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg wurde bekannt durch …
- A eine Goldmedaille bei den Olympischen Spielen 1936.
- B den Bau des Reichstagsgebäudes.
- C den Aufbau der Wehrmacht.
- D das Attentat auf Hitler am 20. Juli 1944. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg became known for …
- A a gold medal at the 1936 Olympic Games.
- B the construction of the Reichstag building.
- C the establishment of the Wehrmacht.
- D the assassination attempt on Hitler on July 20, 1944. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg led the failed assassination attempt on Hitler on 20 July 1944, known as the 20 July plot, as part of the German resistance.
Tips
- July 20, 1944 is the date to link to Stauffenberg, he is a resistance figure, not connected to the Olympics, the Reichstag, or the Wehrmacht.
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