Language: English
Question 172 · Federal question
In which occupation zone was the GDR founded? In the ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
In welcher Besatzungszone wurde die DDR gegründet? In der …
- A amerikanischen Besatzungszone
- B französischen Besatzungszone
- C britischen Besatzungszone
- D sowjetischen Besatzungszone ✓ Correct answer
Translation
In which occupation zone was the GDR founded? In the ...
- A American occupation zone
- B French occupation zone
- C British occupation zone
- D Soviet occupation zone ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The GDR was founded in 1949 in the Soviet occupation zone, while the Federal Republic formed from the three Western zones: American, British, and French.
Tips
- East equals Soviet zone and the GDR, West equals the other three Allies and the Federal Republic.
