1.2b How successful was Honecker in developing a distinct identity for the GDR? Flashcards
How many specially designated sports schools were the in the GDR?
30
Which 2 organisations joined together to increase sporting success in the GDR?
German Gymnastics and Sports Association
Ministry of Education
How were the Stasi used to help GDR sporting?
Spied on FRG athletes and stopped any communication between GDR and FRG athletes
In what year did the East German national team qualify for the World Cup?
1974
What team won the World Cup in 1974?
West Germany
In what way was the promotion of athletes sometimes counterproductive?
People often resented athletes for their pampering
How did the GDR government ensure that they had sporting success?
State sponsored doping
How did GDR women have an advantage over Western athletes?
Western women needed to work as well as train
What was the first year in which the GDR and FRG entered an Olympic games seperately?
1968 Mexico
In the 1968 Olympics, how many gold medals did the GDR achieve?
6
Who won 3 Gold medals in 1968
Rica Reinisch
Who set world records in the 100m, 200m, 300m and 600m sprints?
Marita Koch
What was the main newspaper in the GDR?
Neues Deutschland
Who checked the cover of Neues Deutschland daily?
Honecker
How did the government retain control of the newspapers?
They funded them and so had all control over them
What percentage of publications did the government control?
70%
Why were there strict controls on publication devices?
To avoid the spread of any anti-Soviet propoganda
How successful was the government’s control over newspapers?
Very successful
By 1985, how many radios were there in the GDR?
6.6 million
____ in every 100 people had a radio
39.9
What did the GDR government try to stop FRG radio waves and why did it fail?
Jamming radio signals
Broke international law which could’ve risked war
How successful was the government’s control on radio?
Not very effective
Why was GDR news not broadcast at the same time as FRG news?
People would much rather watch FRG news
What GDR show was actually very popular?
‘Sand Man’
What TV presenter was heavilly political and not subtle?
Von Schnitzler
What was Von Schnitzler known as?
‘Hitler’s Heir’
