Question 217 · Federal question
During which period did the German Democratic Republic (GDR) exist?
German original (as asked in the real test)
In welchem Zeitraum gab es die Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR)?
- A 1919 bis 1927
- B 1933 bis 1945
- C 1945 bis 1961
- D 1949 bis 1990 ✓ Correct answer
Translation
During which period did the German Democratic Republic (GDR) exist?
- A 1919 to 1927
- B 1933 to 1945
- C 1945 to 1961
- D 1949 to 1990 ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The German Democratic Republic (GDR/DDR) existed from its founding in 1949 until German reunification in 1990. It was the socialist state in the eastern part of Germany during the Cold War.
Tips
- Link the R to two anchor dates: post-WWII state formations (both German states founded in 1949) and reunification (1990). Eliminate time spans that fall within the Nazi era (1933–1945) or only cover early Weimar years. If a range ends before 1990, it cannot be the full R period.
Practice in the app
