Question 202 · Federal question
To whom did the GDR belong during the 'Cold War'?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Zu wem gehörte die DDR im "Kalten Krieg"?
- A zu den Westmächten
- B zum Warschauer Pakt ✓ Correct answer
- C zur NATO
- D zu den blockfreien Staaten
Translation
To whom did the GDR belong during the 'Cold War'?
- A to the Western powers
- B to the Warsaw Pact ✓ Correct answer
- C to NATO
- D to the non-aligned states
Explanation
During the Cold War, the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) was aligned with the Soviet Union and its allies. It was a member of the Soviet-led military alliance known as the Warsaw Pact, while West Germany was aligned with NATO.
Tips
- Identify whether the state was aligned with the Soviet bloc or the Western bloc. Remember: NATO = Western alliance; Warsaw Pact = Soviet/Eastern alliance; Non-aligned states are typically countries in Asia, Africa, or Latin America. For Germany specifically, think: East = socialist/Soviet-aligned; West = NATO. Eliminate options that contradict the state’s political system and historical alliances.
Practice in the app
