The Berlin Wall - One Minute History_1080

The video discusses the division of Germany into Allied occupation zones after WWII, with the Soviet Union controlling East Germany and East Berlin, and the Allied Powers controlling West Germany and West Berlin. In 1961, the Communist Party built the Berlin Wall to prevent migration to the West, symbolizing the Iron Curtain and the Cold War's political divide. The wall remained until 1989, when it was dismantled, marking a significant step towards reunification.

Which countries controlled East and West Germany after World War II?

• The Soviet Union and the Allied Powers

• Germany and Austria

• The United States and the Soviet Union

• France and the United Kingdom

What was the primary reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961?

• To stop the mass exodus to the West

• To create a tourist attraction

• To protect East Berlin from military attacks

• To prevent Western influence in East Berlin

What did the Berlin Wall symbolize during the Cold War?

• The Iron Curtain and the start of the Cold War

• The division between North and South Korea

• The unification of Germany

• The end of World War II

Which political systems were divided by the Berlin Wall?

• Monarchies and republics

• Capitalism and socialism

• Federalism and confederation

• Democratic Western nations and Soviet communism

In what year was the Berlin Wall torn down, symbolizing unity?

• 1991

• 1985

• 1987

• 1989