People
Who was the Soviet leader who backed the construction of the Berlin Wall?
Nikita Khrushchev
On what date did the construction of the Berlin Wall begin?
August 13, 1961
When was Germany officially divided into two countries, the FRG and the GDR?
1949
What Cold War metaphor symbolized division between East and West Europe?
Iron Curtain
How many years were families separated due to the wall?
28 years
Which East German leader ordered the construction of the wall?
Walter Ulbricht
What security infrastructure was added to prevent escape attempts?
The "Death Strip," with barbed wire, traps, and armed surveillance
When did Khrushchev issue his ultimatum for the withdrawal of Western forces from Berlin?
1958
What did "brain drain" mean in East Germany before the construction of the wall?
The mass emigration of professionals and skilled workers to the West
Why did hundreds of people die trying to cross the wall?
They were shot by border guards or trapped in the "death strip"
Which U.S. president declared his support for West Berlin with the phrase "Ich bin ein Berliner"?
John F. Kennedy
What happened at Checkpoint Charlie in October 1961?
A standoff between U.S. and Soviet tanks
When did JFK visit Berlin and deliver his famous speech?
1963
What was the most famous border crossing between East and West Berlin?
Checkpoint Charlie
What was the global impact of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War?
It intensified U.S.-Soviet tensions
Who was the first chancellor of West Germany, known for his anti-communist stance?
Konrad Adenauer
When did the Berlin Wall fall?
November 9, 1989
In what year did the wall fall, leading to German reunification?
1989
hat was the U.S. Cold War policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism
Containment
How did the wall’s fall affect Eastern European countries?
It marked the beginning of the collapse of communist regimes
Which U.S. president was in office when the Berlin Wall fell in 1989?
George H.W. Bush
How did East Berlin citizens react when the wall fell?
Massive celebrations and reunions after decades of separation
How long did the Berlin Wall stand?
28 years (1961-1989)
What economic and political system dominated East Germany?
Communism
What did the Berlin Wall symbolize politically?
A symbol of communist oppression and lack of freedom