Understanding the Stasi: East Germany's Secret Police

What was the primary mission of the Stasi when it was founded?

• To establish diplomatic relations with the West

• To protect East Germany from external threats

• To promote economic growth in East Germany

• To safeguard the interests of the Socialist Unity Party

Who was the longest-serving leader of the Stasi?

• Vilhelm Zeisler

• Volta Oh Bricked

• Ernst von Weber

• Arish Milka

What was the primary focus of the Stasi's international espionage activities?

• The United States

• West Germany

• The Soviet Union

• China

How did the Stasi maintain control over the East German population?

• Through educational reforms

• By promoting cultural exchanges

• Through extensive surveillance and informants

• By providing economic incentives

What was a significant reason for the Stasi's failure to predict the 1989 revolution?

• They underestimated the influence of Western media

• They overestimated the commitment of East Germans to communism

• They lacked sufficient resources

• They were focused on international espionage