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100

How many former West German and East German states were there? 

10  West German 

5    East German 

100

What language were the East Germans forced to take in 1951. 

Russian 

100

What side was run under a Democratic party?

West Germany 

100

What side of Germany tends to have larger corporations?

West Germany 

100
What date did the fall of the Berlin Wall take place?

November 9, 1989

200

How many East Germans were killed trying to escape to the West.

171 East Germans 

200

What two languages were students allowed to take going into 7th grade and higher?

English or French 

200

What side had extensive surveillance, and what was the name of the group that controlled security?

East Germany and The Stasi

200

Who tends to be more independent, West or East Germans?

Western Germans 

200

If you were referred to as Ossie, what does that mean?

You resided in former East Germany.

300

What date did Germany surrender?

May 7th, 1945 

300

What were students told about the West in East Germany? 

That the West was the bad side.

300
What were 3 benefits of living in West Germany?

Freedom

Better Healthcare

Higher Pay 

300

Who was Germany's chancellor from 2005-2021, and how long of a term was served? Who is Germany's current chancellor?

Angela Merkel served 16 years as German the chancellor.

Germany's chancellor is Olaf Scholz.

300

What colors are the German Flag, and how do you applaud or show respect to someone after a lesson or lecture? (Everyone in the group has to perform action)

Black, Red, Yellow


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