Language: English
Question 196 · Federal question
Why is the period in autumn 1989 in the GDR called 'The Turn'? During this time, the GDR…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Warum nennt man die Zeit im Herbst 1989 in der DDR "Die Wende"? In dieser Zeit veränderte sich die DDR politisch …
- A von einer Diktatur zur Demokratie. ✓ Correct answer
- B von einer liberalen Marktwirtschaft zum Sozialismus.
- C von einer Monarchie zur Sozialdemokratie.
- D von einem religiösen Staat zu einem kommunistischen Staat.
Translation
Why is the period in autumn 1989 in the GDR called 'The Turn'? During this time, the GDR changed politically ...
- A from a dictatorship to a democracy. ✓ Correct answer
- B from a liberal market economy to socialism.
- C from a monarchy to social democracy.
- D from a religious state to a communist state.
Explanation
Die Wende describes the peaceful revolution of autumn 1989, when the GDR's one-party dictatorship gave way to free elections and democratic structures, opening the path to reunification.
Tips
- The GDR was never a monarchy or a religious state, so those answers can be ruled out right away.
- Think of the order of events: protests, the fall of the wall, then free elections.
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