Question 180 · Federal question
The first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany was …
German original (as asked in the real test)
Der erste Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland war …
- A Ludwig Erhard.
- B Willy Brandt.
- C Konrad Adenauer. ✓ Correct answer
- D Gerhard Schröder.
Translation
The first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany was …
- A Ludwig Erhard.
- B Willy Brandt.
- C Konrad Adenauer. ✓ Correct answer
- D Gerhard Schröder.
Explanation
Konrad Adenauer served as the first Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (1949–1963). He led post-war reconstruction and Western integration, making him a key early figure of the FRG.
Tips
- Look for timeline cues: the first chancellor took office in 1949, right after the FRG was founded.
- Eliminate names associated with later eras: 1960s economic boom, 1970s Ostpolitik, or early 2000s reforms.
- Associate key figures with hallmark policies: post-war reconstruction and Western integration indicate the earliest chancellorship.
- Remember party affiliations and eras: long-serving early leader from the DU is a strong clue.
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