Question 59 · Federal question
How many years ago was there a Jewish community for the first time in the area of…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Vor wie vielen Jahren gab es erstmals eine jüdische Gemeinde auf dem Gebiet des heutigen Deutschlands?
- A vor etwa 300 Jahren
- B vor etwa 700 Jahren
- C vor etwa 1150 Jahren
- D vor etwa 1700 Jahren ✓ Correct answer
Translation
How many years ago was there a Jewish community for the first time in the area of present-day Germany?
- A about 300 years ago
- B about 700 years ago
- C about 1150 years ago
- D about 1700 years ago ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Documented Jewish life in what is now Germany dates back to the year 321 CE, when a Roman imperial decree referenced the Jewish community in Cologne. That is roughly 1,700 years ago.
Tips
- Look for historical anchors like Roman-era Cologne (Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium) and the year 321 CE. Convert such dates to an approximate number of years from today to match the closest option. Eliminate options that only cover the medieval or early modern periods, since evidence predates them. Remember that official decrees or charters are strong markers for the earliest documented communities.
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