Building Of The Berlin Wall

Question 1

What year was the Berlin Wall built?

Answer 1

1961

Question 2

True or False: The Berlin Wall was constructed to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Berlin Wall divided the city of Berlin into ______ and ______.

Answer 3

East Berlin and West Berlin

Question 4

What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Wall?

Answer 4

To stop the mass emigration of East Germans to West Germany.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Berlin Wall’s construction? A) Increased migration to West Berlin B) Tensions between East and West Germany C) Economic prosperity in East Berlin

Answer 5

B) Tensions between East and West Germany

Question 6

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the construction of the Berlin Wall?

Answer 6

Nikita Khrushchev

Question 7

What significant event took place on August 13, 1961?

Answer 7

The construction of the Berlin Wall began.

Question 8

True or False: The Berlin Wall was dismantled immediately after its construction.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What was the length of the Berlin Wall at its peak?

Answer 9

Approximately 155 kilometers (96 miles)

Question 10

Short Answer: What was the ‘Death Strip’ in relation to the Berlin Wall?

Answer 10

A no-man’s land that was heavily guarded and contained obstacles to prevent escape.