Question 294 · Federal question
Pentecost is a ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Pfingsten ist ein …
- A christlicher Feiertag. ✓ Correct answer
- B deutscher Gedenktag.
- C internationaler Trauertag.
- D bayerischer Brauch.
Translation
Pentecost is a ...
- A Christian holiday. ✓ Correct answer
- B German day of remembrance.
- C International day of mourning.
- D Bavarian custom.
Explanation
Pfingsten (Pentecost) is a Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit, traditionally celebrated 50 days after Easter. It is part of the Christian liturgical calendar, not a national memorial day, an international day of mourning, or a regional custom specific to Bavaria.
Tips
- Identify keywords: terms like Weihnachten, Ostern, Pfingsten typically indicate Christian holidays.
- Distinguish categories: memorial days include events like Tag der Deutschen Einheit or Volkstrauertag; regional customs include Maibaum or Fasching in specific states.
- Eliminate options that suggest international mourning or region-specific traditions when the term is widely known across Germany.
- Remember the Christian calendar sequence: dvent → Christmas, Easter → Pentecost (50 days after Easter).
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