In which year was the Wall in Berlin built?

Einbürgerungstest, question 188 German original

In welchem Jahr wurde die Mauer in Berlin gebaut?

  1. 1953
  2. 1956
  3. 1959
  4. 1961
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Correct answer: 1961

Why?

The DDR (East Germany) began building the Wall on 13 August 1961. It divided Berlin for 28 years, until it was opened in 1989.

Key term: Berliner Mauer = Berlin Wall

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