Question 199
In the GDR, the abbreviation "Stasi" meant ...
Deutsch: Mit der Abkürzung "Stasi" meinte man in der DDR …
Answer options
- the Ministry of National Education.
- a ruling party.
- Parliament.
- the Ministry of State Security.✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The question refers to the German Democratic Republic (GDR), which existed from 1949 to 1990. In this state, political institutions and authorities played a central role in controlling society and politics. Many facilities had abbreviations that were often used in everyday life. In order to find the right answer, it is important to know what tasks these institutions had and what significance they had for the lives of the people in the GDR.
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