Question 177
Which German city was divided into four sectors after the Second World War?
Deutsch: Welche deutsche Stadt wurde nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in vier Sektoren aufgeteilt?
Answer options
- Dresden
- Munich
- Frankfurt/Oder
- Berlin✓ Correct answer
Explanation
After the end of the Second World War, Germany was occupied by the victorious powers and divided into various occupation zones. Some cities in particular played an important role in this, as they were of great political, economic or symbolic importance. In one particular case, a city was not only part of the general zoning, but internally itself was divided into several sectors, each controlled by different Allies. This historical peculiarity is the subject of the following question.
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