Question 208 · Federal question
What was the 'Stasi'?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was war die "Stasi"?
- A der Geheimdienst im "Dritten Reich"
- B eine berühmte deutsche Gedenkstätte
- C der Geheimdienst der DDR ✓ Correct answer
- D ein deutscher Sportverein während des Zweiten Weltkrieges
Translation
What was the 'Stasi'?
- A the secret service in the 'Third Reich'
- B a famous German memorial site
- C the secret service of the GDR ✓ Correct answer
- D a German sports club during World War II
Explanation
The Stasi (Ministerium für Staatssicherheit) was the state security service and secret police of the German Democratic Republic (GDR/DDR), known for surveillance and repression.
Tips
- Look for time-period cues: the secret police of Nazi Germany was the Gestapo, while the GDR had the Stasi. Eliminate options that describe memorials or unrelated institutions (e.g., sports clubs). Match keywords like "DDR/GDR" with state security, and "Drittes Reich" with different agencies.
Practice in the app
