What do the so-called “Stolpersteine” in Germany commemorate?
Einbürgerungstest, question 206 German original
Woran erinnern die sogenannten „Stolpersteine“ in Deutschland?
- an berühmte deutsche Politikerinnen und Politiker famous German politicians
- an die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus the victims of National Socialism
- an Verkehrstote people killed in road accidents
- an bekannte jüdische Musiker well-known Jewish musicians
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Correct answer: an die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus the victims of National Socialism
Why?
Stolpersteine (“stumbling stones”) are small blocks with a brass plate, set into the pavement in front of the last homes of victims of National Socialism. Each one gives a person’s name, year of birth and fate. They remember Jews, Sinti and Roma, political opponents, people with disabilities and others who were persecuted.
Key term: Stolpersteine = stumbling stones