Question 176 · Federal question
How were the occupation zones of Germany distributed after 1945?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wie waren die Besatzungszonen Deutschlands nach 1945 verteilt?
- A 1=Großbritannien, 2=Sowjetunion, 3=Frankreich, 4=USA
- B 1=Sowjetunion, 2=Großbritannien, 3=USA, 4=Frankreich
- C 1=Großbritannien, 2=Sowjetunion, 3=USA, 4=Frankreich ✓ Correct answer
- D 1=Großbritannien, 2=USA, 3=Sowjetunion, 4=Frankreich
Translation
How were the occupation zones of Germany distributed after 1945?
- A 1=Great Britain, 2=Soviet Union, 3=France, 4=USA
- B 1=Soviet Union, 2=Great Britain, 3=USA, 4=France
- C 1=Great Britain, 2=Soviet Union, 3=USA, 4=France ✓ Correct answer
- D 1=Great Britain, 2=USA, 3=Soviet Union, 4=France
Explanation
After World War II, Germany was divided into four occupation zones controlled by the Allied powers: the British zone in the northwest, the Soviet zone in the east, the American zone in the south, and the French zone in the southwest. This division lasted until 1949 when the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) and the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) were established.
Tips
- Remember the four Allied powers: United States, Soviet Union, United Kingdom, and France.
- The Soviet Union controlled the eastern zone, which later became East Germany.
- The western zones were controlled by the three Western Allies: US, UK, and France.
- Look at the map carefully to identify which numbered area corresponds to which country.
- Eliminate options that place the Soviet Union in western zones or mix up the Western Allies' positions.
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