Berlin Wall Flashcards
What year was the Berlin Wall constructed?
1961
True or False: The Berlin Wall was built to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Germany.
True
Fill in the blank: The Berlin Wall divided the city of Berlin into _____ and _____ sectors.
East, West
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Wall?
To stop the mass emigration from East to West Germany.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall? A) Economic stability B) Political control C) Cultural exchange D) Preventing brain drain
C) Cultural exchange
What was the length of the Berlin Wall when it was completed?
Approximately 155 kilometers (96 miles)
True or False: The Berlin Wall was dismantled in 1989.
True
What event in 1989 led to the fall of the Berlin Wall?
The peaceful protests and political changes in East Germany.
Fill in the blank: The Berlin Wall was a symbol of the _____ during the Cold War.
Cold War
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Berlin Wall’s fall? A) Reunification of Germany B) Increased tensions in Europe C) Strengthening of the Soviet Union D) None of the above
A) Reunification of Germany
What was the name of the barrier that preceded the Berlin Wall?
The Iron Curtain
Short Answer: What was the significance of the Berlin Wall in the context of the Cold War?
It represented the ideological division between communism and democracy.
True or False: The Berlin Wall included guard towers and a no-man’s land.
True
What was the role of the East German government in maintaining the Berlin Wall?
To enforce strict border controls and prevent escapes.
Fill in the blank: The fall of the Berlin Wall led to the _____ of the Eastern Bloc.
Dissolution
