Question 208
What was the "Stasi"?
Deutsch: Was war die "Stasi"?
Answer options
- the secret service of the GDR✓ Correct answer
- a German sports club during World War II
- the secret service in the "Third Reich"
- a famous German memorial
Explanation
The question relates to German history in the 20th century, in particular to the period of German division during the Cold War. In East and West Germany, there were different political systems with their own state institutions. The term "Stasi" often appears in historical reports, films and discussions about surveillance, secret services and the GDR. The answer options are given by various organizations and institutions from different eras.
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