A divided Berlin (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many occupation zones was Germany divided into after its defeat in 1945?
How many occupation zones was Germany divided into after its defeat in 1945?
Four zones
How far inside Soviet-controlled East Germany was West Berlin located?
How far inside Soviet-controlled East Germany was West Berlin located?
More than 100 miles
Which sectors were combined to form West Berlin?
Which sectors were combined to form West Berlin?
American, British, French
What made West Berlin attractive to people living in East Germany?
What made West Berlin attractive to people living in East Germany?
Better jobs with higher wages
How many East Germans fled to West Germany via West Berlin between 1949 and 1961?
How many East Germans fled to West Germany via West Berlin between 1949 and 1961?
2.7 million
Who made up many of the refugees fleeing East Germany?
Who made up many of the refugees fleeing East Germany?
Educated professionals & skilled workers
When did Khrushchev issue his Berlin ultimatum?
When did Khrushchev issue his Berlin ultimatum?
November 1958
What deadline did Khrushchev give for Western forces to withdraw from Berlin?
What deadline did Khrushchev give for Western forces to withdraw from Berlin?
Six months
What was the outcome of the Geneva Summit in May 1959?
What was the outcome of the Geneva Summit in May 1959?
Failed to reach agreements
Why did the Paris Summit in May 1960 collapse?
Why did the Paris Summit in May 1960 collapse?
U-2 spy plane shot down
Who met at the Vienna Conference in June 1961?
Who met at the Vienna Conference in June 1961?
Kennedy and Khrushchev
How did Khrushchev view Kennedy at the Vienna Conference?
How did Khrushchev view Kennedy at the Vienna Conference?
As inexperienced and weak