From 1961 to 1989, Berlin was …

Einbürgerungstest, question 193 German original

Von 1961 bis 1989 war Berlin …

  1. ohne Bürgermeister. without a mayor.
  2. ein eigener Staat. a separate state.
  3. durch eine Mauer geteilt. divided by a wall.
  4. nur mit dem Flugzeug erreichbar. only reachable by plane.
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Correct answer: durch eine Mauer geteilt. divided by a wall.

Why?

From 1961 to 1989, the Berlin Wall divided the city into East and West. East Berlin was the capital of the DDR (East Germany). West Berlin could still be reached by road, rail and air.

Key term: Berliner Mauer = Berlin Wall

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