Berlin Wall (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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Who was the leader of East Germany who kept industry nationalised?
Who was the leader of East Germany who kept industry nationalised?
Walter Ulbricht
What happened to the 1953 workers' revolt in East Germany?
What happened to the 1953 workers' revolt in East Germany?
It was crushed by Soviet troops
On what date was the initial barrier constructed along the Berlin border?
On what date was the initial barrier constructed along the Berlin border?
13 August 1961
What material was initially used for the Berlin Wall barrier?
What material was initially used for the Berlin Wall barrier?
Barbed wire
For how many years did the Berlin Wall divide East and West Germany?
For how many years did the Berlin Wall divide East and West Germany?
28 years
What prompted the GDR to construct the Berlin Wall in 1961?
What prompted the GDR to construct the Berlin Wall in 1961?
Migration to West Germany
What was the Berlin Wall officially called?
What was the Berlin Wall officially called?
Anti-fascist protective wall
What was the gap between the two barriers called?
What was the gap between the two barriers called?
Death Strip
What was Checkpoint Charlie used for?
What was Checkpoint Charlie used for?
Non-Germans crossing to the East
What incentive were guards given regarding escapees?
What incentive were guards given regarding escapees?
Financial rewards for deaths
What happened to industrial production in East Germany during the division?
What happened to industrial production in East Germany during the division?
It gradually increased