Which of today’s German states used to be part of the DDR (East Germany)?

Einbürgerungstest, question 197 German original

Welches heutige deutsche Bundesland gehörte früher zum Gebiet der DDR?

  1. Thüringen Thuringia
  2. Hessen Hesse
  3. Bayern Bavaria
  4. Bremen
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Correct answer: Thüringen Thuringia

Why?

Thuringia, with Erfurt and Weimar, used to be part of the DDR (East Germany). Hesse, Bavaria and Bremen never belonged to it.

Key term: neue Bundesländer = new states

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