Who built the Wall in Berlin?
Einbürgerungstest, question 151 German original
Wer baute die Mauer in Berlin?
- Großbritannien Great Britain
- die DDR the DDR (East Germany)
- die Bundesrepublik Deutschland the Federal Republic of Germany
- die USA the USA
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Correct answer: die DDR the DDR (East Germany)
Why?
The DDR (East Germany) began building the Wall on 13 August 1961. Its purpose was to stop people fleeing from East Berlin to West Berlin. The Wall was opened on 9 November 1989.
Key term: Berliner Mauer = Berlin Wall