The Berlin Wall

When was the Berlin Wall built?

• 1959

• 1945

• 1961

• 1989

What was the purpose of building the Berlin Wall?

• To symbolize the Iron Curtain

• To prevent people from fleeing East Berlin

• To divide the city into two parts

• To protect against fascist attacks

Which countries controlled Berlin after World War II?

• Germany, France, Italy, Spain

• Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina

• Soviet Union, United States, Britain, France

• China, Japan, Russia, India

What were the people who left East Germany called?

• Defectors

• Communists

• Escapists

• Revolutionaries

When did President Ronald Reagan give a speech asking to tear down the Berlin Wall?

• 1961

• 1975

• 1990

• 1987

What was the official name of East Germany?

• German Federal Republic

• German Communist State

• German Democratic Republic

• German Socialist Union

How many people escaped over or through the Berlin Wall?

• 3000

• 5000

• 1000

• 2000

How many people were killed while trying to escape the Berlin Wall?

• 100

• 150

• 50

• 200

What was the length of the Berlin Wall?

• 96.3 miles

• 155.3 miles

• 200 miles

• 50 miles

When was the Berlin Wall officially declared to be dismantled?

• 1989

• 1990

• 1991

• 1992